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SBP MPC

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 reserves to reach USD18bn by June: governor

Updated 28 Apr, 2026 08:57am

KARACHI: Despite massive external debt servicing, Jameel Ahmed Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is confident...

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 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...

UBG chief criticises no cut in policy rate

Published 28 Jan, 2026 05:34am

KARACHI: President of the United Business Group (UBG) and former President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of...

Atiq suggests policy rate to be brought down

Published 27 Jan, 2026 07:02am

Karachi: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5 percent in its...

SBP holds key rate at 10.5pc

Published 27 Jan, 2026 05:11am

KARACHI: As against the market expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...

Business leaders decry SBP’s decision to hold policy rate

Updated 26 Jan, 2026 09:44pm

Single-digit interest rate essential for economic revival, restoring business confidence, FPCCI official says

National Savings Scheme: CDNS reduces profit rates on majority of schemes

Updated 24 Jan, 2026 05:21pm

Reduction aligns with expectations of decline in policy rate

Pakistan’s central bank seen cutting rates again after December surprise

Published 23 Jan, 2026 01:47pm

As per Reuters poll, the median forecast points to a 50bps cut

Status quo continues, Pakistan central bank maintains policy rate at 11%

Updated 27 Oct, 2025 07:37pm

Decision in line with market expectations

Pakistan’s central bank likely to hold rate at 11% on cautious inflation outlook: Reuters poll

Published 24 Oct, 2025 10:38am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, a Reuters...

SBP seen holding policy rates as inflation rises post-floods

Published 18 Oct, 2025 10:53am

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to maintain status quo in its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)...

Time for new vanguard of economic policymakers overdue

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:01am

‘The current economic order neglects the interests of people and the planet, and the world needs a system that ...

Inflation expected to hit 11-month high amid flood-induced food price hike in Pakistan

Updated 17 Sep, 2025 10:19pm

Consumer Price Index stood at 3% in August

SBP revises down its projection for economic growth to around 3.25% for FY26

Published 15 Sep, 2025 10:14pm

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised down its projection for economic activities by almost one...

SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%

Updated 15 Sep, 2025 09:12pm

Decision taken in view of evolving macroeconomic outlook and flood-related uncertainty

SBP MPC meeting: policy rate likely to stay unchanged as floods fuel inflation concerns

Published 05 Sep, 2025 10:14pm

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is scheduled to meet on September 15, 2025 to determine the policy rate for the...

Gohar urges review of monetary stance to ease businesses

Published 29 Aug, 2025 05:52am

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think-tank Gohar Ejaz on Thursday urged...

Pakistan economy in ‘better position’ to manage domestic risks, external shocks, says SBP

Published 13 Aug, 2025 09:57pm

State Bank of Pakistan releases its first-ever biannual Monetary Policy Report

Finance Minister Aurangzeb optimistic on policy rate cut

Updated 13 Aug, 2025 10:36pm

Says government reforms praised by S&P and Fitch, with hopes Moody’s will follow suit

SBP’s over-cautious and lopsided monetary policy

Updated 01 Aug, 2025 05:10pm

In their August 2024 published article ‘Understanding the international rise and fall of inflation since 2020’ in...

Business community ‘disappointed’ at status quo in policy rate

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:47pm

State Bank of Pakistan keeps key interest rate unchanged at 11%

Pakistan central bank sees FX reserves climbing to over $17bn by FY26 end

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:48pm

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad projected on Wednesday that the central bank’s foreign...

SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 04:18pm

MPC flagged a worsened inflation outlook amid unexpected energy price hikes

PSX gains over 400 points as State Bank maintains status quo

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 04:16pm

A volatile session was witnessed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as investors awaited the State...

Industrialists demand single-digit policy rate

Published 29 Jul, 2025 12:15pm

Lower interest rates will encourage traders to expand businesses and exports, say experts

APTMA seeks 200bps policy rate cut

Updated 29 Jul, 2025 09:16am

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called on the State Bank of Monetary Policy...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 17	278.16
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 17	277.96
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 17	162.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 17	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 17	1.35
Euro to USD / Jul 17	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 17	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 17	7,457.69
India Sensex / Jul 17	78,151.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 17	64,141.12
Nasdaq / Jul 17	25,520.24
Hang Seng / Jul 17	24,562.24
FTSE 100 / Jul 17	10,600.37
Dow Jones / Jul 17	52,146.42
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 17	24,830.98
France CAC40 / Jul 17	8,338.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 17	82.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 17	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 17	361,656
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 17	4,017.39
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 17	78.63
Petrol/Litre / Jul 18	316.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 18	354.35

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 17 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	17.01 ▲ 1.55 (10.03%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 17 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	17.59 ▲ 1.6 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 17 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	53.68 ▲ 4.88 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 17 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	272.21 ▲ 24.75 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 17 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	223.96 ▲ 20.36 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 17 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	418.56 ▲ 38.05 (10%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 17 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	50.61 ▲ 4.6 (10%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 17 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	34.45 ▲ 3.13 (9.99%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 17 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	107.58 ▲ 9.65 (9.85%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jul 17 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	27.91 ▲ 2.5 (9.84%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 17 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	2.70 ▼ -0.89 (-24.79%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 17 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	11.04 ▼ -1.23 (-10.02%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 17 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,871.47 ▼ -207.94 (-10%)
Service Textile / Jul 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	62.27 ▼ -6.92 (-10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	97.59 ▼ -10.84 (-10%)
Mughal Iron & Steel(C) / Jul 17 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd (C)(MUGHALC)	63 ▼ -6.99 (-9.99%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 17 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	150.29 ▼ -16.65 (-9.97%)
Paramount Spinning / Jul 17 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	10.91 ▼ -1.1 (-9.16%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 17 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.62 ▼ -2.36 (-9.08%)
Supernet Tech. / Jul 17 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	41.34 ▼ -3.72 (-8.26%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	86,491,992 ▲ 0.19
TPL Properties / Jul 17 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	62,545,194 ▼ -0.67
Pak Refinery / Jul 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	38,580,070 ▲ 2.94
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	23,499,606 ▼ -0.04
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,396,866 ▼ -0.24
Lotte Chemical / Jul 17 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	17,830,259 ▼ -1.32
Hascol Petrol / Jul 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	14,534,208 ▼ -0.33
B.O.Punjab / Jul 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	12,503,494 ▼ -0.51
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 17 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	11,458,248 ▼ -0.29
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jul 17 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	10,427,355 ▲ 0.51

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