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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.

Latest

Web Desk
Aug 22, 2025

Dollar dips, Wall St climbs on Powell’s September rate cut hint

Powell emphasised that monetary policy would remain data-driven, pointing to upcoming jobs and inflation figures as decisive.

Breaking

Syed Raza Hassan
Jul 23, 2025

Poll shows market participants eye rate cut ahead of monetary policy meeting

State Bank of Pakistan is scheduled to hold its Monetary Policy Committee meeting on July 30

Press Release

Web Desk
May 06, 2025

APTMA welcomes policy rate cut, raises concerns over draconian tax ordinance

APTMA lodges its strong protest against the ordinance introducing far-reaching and concerning amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

Business

Web Desk
Jan 27, 2025

Sixth straight cut: SBP lowers policy rate by 1 per cent

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to meet soon for its first session of the year, with most analysts predicting a 100 basis point (bps) cut in the key interest rate.

Business

Web Desk
Jan 20, 2025

SBP expected to announce another policy rate cut next week

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to meet on Monday, January 27, 2025, to discuss and decide on the country’s monetary policy.

Business

Web Desk
Dec 06, 2024

SBP eyes gradual policy rate reduction after inflation declines

Just days after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hinted at a possible reduction in Pakistan’s policy rate, economic experts are also predicting a cut by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) within this month.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Nov 04, 2024

Pakistan’s central bank lowers policy rate by 250 bps

This marks the fourth time in a row that the interest rate has been cut.

Business

Web Desk
Oct 18, 2024

Pakistan likely to see further rate cuts amid falling inflation

Inflation in Pakistan is expected to continue its downward trend in October 2024, though it may rise slightly compared to the previous month.

Opinion

Web Desk
Sep 17, 2024

Pakistan’s business leaders split on SBP rate cut

Traders, textile manufacturers and exporters view the SBP’s rate cut as too modest, arguing that it falls short of making credit affordable for those looking to expand production and increase exports