Inflation reduced, claims PM Imran Khan Top Story February 1, 2021 ISLAMABAD/ LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said the government’s efforts to reduce inflation were producing results and consumer price index and core inflation both were lower than the day when his government was formed. Through a tweet, the prime minister shared this information saying, “More good news on the economic front. Our efforts to reduce inflation are now showing results. Consumer price index & core inflation are both now lower than when our government was formed. “I have told my economic team to stay vigilant & ensure that inflation stays under control,” the PM added. Also, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said that inflation was continuing to decline in the country.