What happened: As the government faces an economic crisis and soaring prices of commodities, a doctor in the United States has claimed that the actual inflation in Pakistan is higher than the current government has reported. John Hopkins University’s professor claims that “Pakistan’s inflation is soaring at 44.76% per year.” Details: A local publication has further quoted the development that was claimed by Steve H Hanke as, at 44.76 percent, the actual rate of Pakistan’s inflation is more than 3.2 times the official inflation rate of 13.76 percent; per year.” However, it is pertinent to mention that Steve H Hanke is a forex and commodity trader. On the other hand, the US professor has blamed the State Bank of Pakistan for misreporting facts. He also tweeted, “The government MUST mothball the state bank and install a currency board.”