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Business & Economy

Further rate cuts hinge on flood impact, IMF review: SBP Governor

Jameel Ahmad says inflation may briefly exceed target band in 2026 but remain contained overall

Published 07 Oct, 2025 05:37pm

Business & Economy

S. M. Tanveer expresses disappointment over no change in policy rate

Business leader warns high interest rates and power tariffs are stifling growth, urges drastic cut to 6% and competitive energy costs

Published 15 Sep, 2025 10:43pm

Pakistan

State Bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 11% amid inflation concerns

Industrial sector says move could increase production cost

Published 15 Sep, 2025 03:44pm

Business & Economy

‘Single-digit interest rates are essential for economic growth,’ says S.M. Tanveer

Business community urges SBP for much-needed boost to industry, economy

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 04:07pm

Pakistan

State Bank to announce new monetary policy tomorrow

Experts believe interest rate to stay unchanged at 11%

Published 15 Jun, 2025 01:49pm

Business & Economy

SBP to reveals date to announce Monetary Policy

Committee will review overall financial position, major economic indicators

Published 13 Jun, 2025 04:57pm

Business & Economy

PSX sees volatile session, closes slightly lower amid policy uncertainty

Market fluctuates as investors weigh monetary policy and circular debt concerns

Updated 10 Mar, 2025 05:36pm

Business & Economy

State Bank of Pakistan maintains policy rate at 12%

Experts anticipate potential interest rate cut as inflation reaches a low point

Updated 10 Mar, 2025 07:45pm

Business & Economy

SBP likely to cut interest rate for sixth consecutive time

The MPC is set to meet on January 27

Updated 27 Jan, 2025 06:18pm

Business & Economy

State Bank of Pakistan’s MPC to meet on January 27 for monetary policy review

In recent meetings, central bank has implemented a significant reduction in policy rate

Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:16pm

Business & Economy

State Bank of Pakistan reduces policy rate by 200bps, fifth in a row

Monetary Policy Committee notes core inflation, at 9.7%, is proving to be sticky

Updated 16 Dec, 2024 05:19pm

Business & Economy

Big cut in interest rates on the cards

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet on December 16

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:22am

Business & Economy

SBP to announce monetary policy tomorrow, cut expected

The rate currently stands at 17.5%

Published 03 Nov, 2024 01:12pm

Business & Economy

State Bank of Pakistan cuts key rate by bigger than expected 200 bps

Decision based on inflation outlook

Updated 12 Sep, 2024 05:13pm

Business & Economy

State Bank of Pakistan cuts key interest rate by 100 bps to 19.5%

The rate was cut by 150 basis points in June

Updated 29 Jul, 2024 05:14pm

Business & Economy

State Bank of Pakistan cuts key rate to boost economy

Decision to cut key rate to 20.5% comes two days ahead of annual budget

Published 10 Jun, 2024 05:00pm

Pakistan

Monetary Policy Committee to meet today with rate cut on the cards

The SBP's monetary policy committee will meet on Monday

Updated 10 Jun, 2024 11:46am

Business & Economy

SBP could cut policy rate, global agency predict

Inflation has been lower than expected

Updated 09 Jun, 2024 12:09pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan keeps interest rate unchanged at 22%

There were expectations of a 100 basis point cut

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 04:52pm

Business & Economy

SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 22% for sixth consecutive session

MPC says inflation began to decline from the second half FY2024

Published 18 Mar, 2024 03:59pm

Business & Economy

SBP maintains policy rate at 22% for fifth consecutive time

SBP governor says inflation to remain between 23-25% in current fiscal year

Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:53pm

Business & Economy

SBP maintains key policy rate at 22%

Central bank expects inflation to remain on a downward path

Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:09pm

Business & Economy

SBP refutes reports of emergency meeting for policy rate hike

MPC meeting will be held on Sep 14

Updated 01 Sep, 2023 10:43am

Blog

Rupee slides by 90 paisas in interbank market

PSX stays in the positive zone

Published 01 Aug, 2023 07:48pm