SBP Holds Interest Rate at 11% Amid Signs of Recovery and Stable Inflation

SBP holds interest rate at 11% amid signs of recovery and stable inflation

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to maintain the policy interest rate at 11% in its latest monetary policy statement, citing expectations of stabilised inflation and gradual economic recovery. According to the SBP, inflation in May rose by 3.5%, and it is expected to align with the target range in FY26. Despite a consistent rise in the trade deficit, the current account remained nearly balanced in April 2025. The central bank also no…

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PSX sees pullback following global market recovery

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed with a modest gain of 81 points, or 0.07%, at 122,225 after a volatile session on Monday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid persistent geopolitical tensions and rising international oil prices, analysts said. Meanwhile, market participants remained focused on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, which eventually met expectations with a status quo on rates, leading to a muted cl…

Pakistan Central Bank Keeps the Policy Rate Unchanged

Karachi June 16 2025: State Bank of Pakistan holds the key policy rate at 11.0 percent in today’s monetary policy meeting. The post Pakistan Central Bank Keeps the Policy Rate Unchanged appeared first on AUGAF.