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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)...

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...

Stocks extend record rally

Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-setting rally on Tuesday, as investors maintained...

11.5pc policy rate hard to justify with expected 8pc inflation

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan’s monetary policy is increasingly being asked to do too much. It is carrying the burden of stabilising...

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

Global uncertainty, oil volatility to drive inflation in Pakistan

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:13am

ISLAMABAD: The ongoing global situation and volatility in oil prices are likely to influence inflation in Pakistan,...

Budget delayed, budget denied?

Published 10 Jun, 2026 05:53am

EDITORIAL: While technically there is no delay in the presentation of the budget to parliament, with 16 June the...

Business leaders, PM Shehbaz in pre-budget consultations

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:29am

Representatives from chambers of commerce and industry from across the country submit a raft of proposals aimed at boosting industrial output, exports and investment

BOJ's net income falls due to higher interest payments on reserves

Published 27 May, 2026 02:01pm

The BOJ thus pays 0.75% interest on the excess reserves financial institutions park with the central bank

After the rate hike, why PSX firms and businesses need policy pause

Published 12 May, 2026 06:01am

Higher interest rates may be necessary to protect the economy from second-round inflation, but their effect on...

SBP chief informs NA body: Forex reserves expected to rise to USD17bn

Published 08 May, 2026 06:08am

ISLAMABAD: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, on Thursday informed the National Assembly...

Hike in policy rate may raise CPPA-G loan liabilities

Updated 05 May, 2026 09:09am

ISLAMABAD: The recent increase of 100 basis points in the policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely...

PSX stays under pressure

Published 29 Apr, 2026 05:57am

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure for a second straight session on Tuesday as investors...

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...

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)...

SBP sets interest rate corridor: ceiling at 12.50%, floor at 10.50% around 11.50% policy rate

Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:01am

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased its policy rate (target rate) by 100 basis points to 11.50...

Business leaders slam rate hike decision

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:05am

LAHORE: Senior business leaders have strongly criticised the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to raise the policy...

PSX remains bearish over policy rate hike

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:05am

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a volatile and bearish session on Monday as investor sentiment remained...

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...

SBP to convene MPC meeting on April 27

Updated 24 Apr, 2026 09:24am

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is scheduled to hold the third Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of...

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...

March economic update and outlook

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

EDITORIAL: March 2026 Economic Update and Outlook was released on 31 March late evening after the Finance Minister...

Increase in govt bonds outflow

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

EDITORIAL: Net outflow experienced by Pakistan has been estimated at USD 184.3 million by 12 March - 13 days after...

Stability without growth: IMF programmes and policy challenges for Pakistan

Updated 23 Mar, 2026 05:44am

The decision to enter another IMF arrangement has been a subject of persistent debate in Pakistan. Pakistan has been...

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...

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 10.50pc 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...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 14	278.21
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 14	278.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 15	162.15
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 15	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 15	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 15	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 14	3.55

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 14	7,543.59
Nasdaq / Jul 14	26,107.01
Dow Jones / Jul 14	52,508.27
India Sensex / Jul 15	77,556.34
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 15	68,353.91
Hang Seng / Jul 15	24,690.32
FTSE 100 / Jul 15	10,503.98
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 15	25,014.54
France CAC40 / Jul 15	8,366.49

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 14	363,628
Petrol/Litre / Jul 15	310.71
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 15	79.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 15	4,030.90
Diesel/Litre / Jul 15	323.30
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 15	80.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 15 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	3.98 ▲ 0.48 (13.71%)
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jul 15 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	9.79 ▲ 1 (11.38%)
LSE Capital / Jul 15 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	7.50 ▲ 0.73 (10.78%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 15 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	14.05 ▲ 1.28 (10.02%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 15 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	13.63 ▲ 1.24 (10.01%)
TPL Insurance / Jul 15 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	54.74 ▲ 4.98 (10.01%)
Cherat Packaging / Jul 15 Cherat Packaging Limited(CPPL)	107.20 ▲ 9.75 (10.01%)
Cresent Jute / Jul 15 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	22.88 ▲ 2.08 (10%)
Maqbool Textile / Jul 15 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	30.80 ▲ 2.8 (10%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 15 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	93.49 ▲ 8.5 (10%)

Stock	Price
Agritech Non-voting / Jul 15 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	36 ▼ -4 (-10%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 15 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.75 ▼ -2.63 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jul 15 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	13.05 ▼ -1.4 (-9.69%)
EMCO Industries / Jul 15 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	53.50 ▼ -5.56 (-9.41%)
Invest Bank / Jul 15 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	20 ▼ -1.82 (-8.34%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 15 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	173.59 ▼ -12.09 (-6.51%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 15 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	2,299.89 ▼ -141.59 (-5.8%)
Prosperity Weav / Jul 15 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	69.50 ▼ -4.25 (-5.76%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Jul 15 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	15.10 ▼ -0.85 (-5.33%)
Shield Corp. / Jul 15 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	750 ▼ -40.1 (-5.08%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	52,097,262 ▼ -0.08
Cnergyico PK / Jul 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,750,019 ▼ -0.08
TPL Properties / Jul 15 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	27,820,328 ▲ 1.1
B.O.Punjab / Jul 15 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	24,382,255 ▲ 0.73
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 15 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	18,204,894 ▲ 0.73
LSE Capital / Jul 15 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	15,363,740 ▲ 0.73
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 15 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	15,330,355 ▲ 0.02
Ghandhara Tyre / Jul 15 Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited(GTYR)	14,419,095 ▲ 0.14
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jul 15 Blue-Ex Limited(BLUEX)	12,611,485 ▲ 0.25
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 15 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	12,114,703 ▲ 0.95

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