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Business

Syed Raza Hassan
Sep 15, 2025

PSX closes positive amid unchanged policy rate

Bullish sentiment prevailed throughout the day, with the index hitting an intraday high of 155,602

Business

Web Desk
Sep 15, 2025

SBP leaves policy rate unchanged at 11% despite calls for cuts

The State Bank of Pakistan kept its policy rate unchanged at 11pc, balancing easing inflation with emerging economic risks.

Opinion

Farhan Bokhari
Jul 29, 2025

All eyes on SBP: will interest rates bring relief or more jitters?

Supporters of a further lowering of interest rates have argued that a decline in inflation has helped to build up a case for the same

Breaking

Web Desk
Jul 28, 2025

Traders’ leader demands interest rate cut to single digit

In a statement, SM Tanveer stresse the need for aggressive policy measures to support economic recovery

Pakistan

Web Desk
Jun 18, 2025

Govt launches 15-year bond; raises over Rs1.2tr in auction

According to finance ministry, this new bond does not pay interest every year. Instead, investors receive a lump sum at the end of 15 years, which helps the government reduce short-term repayments and plan finances better.

Latest

Syed Raza Hassan
Jun 16, 2025

PSX sees pullback following global market recovery

Positive contributions came from BAHL, OGDC, NBP, MARI, and MEBL, collectively adding 371 points to the index. On the other hand, sales in ENGROH, PKGP, and LUCK weighed on performance, subtracting a combined 255 points.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Jun 16, 2025

SBP holds key rate at 11% amid Iran-Israel conflict

The decision also comes on the heels of Pakistan’s contractionary budget, where it cut total spending by 7% and set a GDP target of 4.2% for fiscal year 2025-26.

Business

Reuters
Jun 12, 2025

US dollar sinks as inflation cools, euro surges

The euro soared to its highest in almost four years against the dollar. The greenback also fell to a two-month low versus the Swiss franc and a roughly one-week low against the yen.

Business

Web Desk
Mar 06, 2025

SBP expected to announce seventh consecutive rate cut as inflation eases

Pakistan’s central bank is expected to lower its key interest rate by up to 50 basis points (bps) in its upcoming meeting, marking the seventh consecutive rate cut as inflation continues to decline, according to analysts.

Business

Web Desk
Dec 16, 2024

SBP to unveil revised policy rate soon

The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is preparing for its last meeting of 2024, with many experts predicting another cut in interest rates, potentially by 200 basis points.