Pakistan Government Acquires Rs188.81 Billion in Weekly Borrowing, Fiscal Year Net Debt Reaches Rs154 Billion
Pakistan’s government added Rs188.81 billion in debt during the week ended January 30, 2026, taking total net borrowing for FY2026 to Rs154.03 billion, according to SBP weekly estimates.
Pakistan’s November 2025 Inflation Hits 6.15%, Food Prices Ease Monthly
Pakistan’s annual inflation rose to 6.15% in November 2025, with urban and rural CPI showing moderate increases. Food inflation eased slightly, keeping overall prices below market expectations.
State Bank of Pakistan Maintains Special Cash Reserve Account Rate at 3.27% for October 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan has kept the Special Cash Reserve Account rate at 3.27% for October 2025, maintaining stability for U.S. dollar-denominated deposits and supporting liquidity management across the banking system.
SBP Policy Rate Expected to Hold at 11% as Flood-Driven Inflation Risks Weigh on Outlook
State Bank of Pakistan is likely to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11% in its September 2025 meeting as floods drive inflation risks and currency pressures persist.