Pakistan inflation hits 11.1% in June 2026 Updated 01 Jul, 2026 11:22pm Inflation stood at 7.05% in FY26
SBP announces FY27 MPC meetings schedule Published 24 Jun, 2026 07:14am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the advance schedule of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)...
SBP releases MPC calendar for FY27, doubles press briefings Published 23 Jun, 2026 03:50pm SBP has decided to publish the presentation prepared by the staff for the post-MPC analyst briefing
The Rupee: Marginal gain Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:56am KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued to post marginal gain against the US dollar, appreciating 0.03 percent in the...
Maintaining the policy rate Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee met on the previously scheduled date – 15 June – and decided to keep the...
Inflation may remain in double digits for next few months: SBP Updated 16 Jun, 2026 09:19am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) expects that inflation may remain in double digits for the next few...
SBP holds key policy rate at 11.5pc Updated 16 Jun, 2026 05:02am KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to maintain the policy...
SBP holding rates, watching risks Updated 16 Jun, 2026 06:05am As expected, the SBP kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent. Overall, the stance is hawkish, and barring any...
Business community terms rate hold ‘a difficult decision’ Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am KARACHI: The business community has termed the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to maintain the policy rate at 11.5...
SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5% as inflation outlook stabilises Updated 15 Jun, 2026 07:33pm Decision in line with market expectations
PHMA urges SBP not to hike rates Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am KARACHI: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan...
New Zealand central bank holds rates steady in tight vote, warns hikes to come sooner Published 27 May, 2026 12:38pm The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept the cash rate on hold at 2.25%
FTSE 100 snaps four-week losing streak Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am LONDON: UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 index ended a four-week losing streak after data released this week weakened...
Govt to maintain tight MP stance Published 16 May, 2026 02:29am ISLAMABAD: The government has committed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to maintain an appropriately tight...
MPS: 100bps policy rate hike Published 29 Apr, 2026 05:57am EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), as widely anticipated, raised the policy rate by 100 basis points to...
Business and industrial community rejects hike in policy rate Published 28 Apr, 2026 08:24am KARACHI: Business and industrial community has reacted sharply over increase of one percent interest rate, saying...
Inflation to remain above target: SBP Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:04am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) expects inflation to rise in the coming months and to remain above its 5-7...
Policy rate hiked 1pc on ME conflict Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:03am KARACHI: In line with market expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
Trade bodies say interest rate hike to hit industry, economy Published 27 Apr, 2026 10:57pm Pakistan’s trade bodies rejected the increase of 100 basis points in the key policy rate by the State Bank of...
SBP foresees moderation in economic activities in FY26, FY27 Published 27 Apr, 2026 10:34pm Central bank revises down projection for workers' remittances by $1bn to $41bn in FY26, but remains confident FX reserves to build up to $18 billion by June 2026
SBP hikes policy rate by 100 bps to 11.5% Updated 27 Apr, 2026 08:54pm Prolonging of the Middle East conflict has intensified risks to the macroeconomic outlook, says the MPC
The Rupee: Marginal gains Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:21am KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued to post marginal gains against the US dollar, appreciating 0.03 percent or...
SBP seen holding rates as oil shock splits analysts Published 24 Apr, 2026 12:22pm The SBP has cut rates by a cumulative 1,150 bps since June 2024
Market experts expect status quo in upcoming MPC amid global uncertainty Updated 24 Apr, 2026 04:00pm Market analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5% in its upcoming...
The phantom recovery Updated 13 Apr, 2026 08:18am There is a particular kind of cruelty in a recovery that shows up in the data but not in the kitchen. But what’s...
MPS: A prudent approach to evolving situation Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:50am EDITORIAL: Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) chaired by Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad, decided to keep...
Monetary Policy: back to irrational optimism? Updated 10 Mar, 2026 08:28am SBP’s decision to hold the policy rate at 10.5 percent might have looked prudent in a world where the Middle East...
SBP holds policy rate at 10.50pc on oil risks Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am KARACHI: While keeping the policy rate unchanged at 10.50 percent, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has observed...
Inflation to remain above 7pc till FY27: SBP Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am KARACHI: The evolving geopolitical situation and recent surge in international and domestic oil prices have...
SBP holds policy rate at 10.5% amid Middle East tensions Updated 09 Mar, 2026 05:52pm Decision in line with market expectations
