SBP Keeps Policy Rate at 11.5% as Private Sector Credit and KSE-100 Post Strong FY2026 Growth
Pakistan’s monetary conditions remained stable in FY2026 as the State Bank maintained the policy rate at 11.5%, private sector credit expanded, money supply increased, and the Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded strong gains.
Pakistan Economic Outlook January 2026: LSM Growth, Inflation, Fiscal Stability & Remittances
Pakistan’s economy maintains macroeconomic stability in January 2026 with robust large-scale manufacturing growth, contained inflation, strong fiscal performance, and steady remittances supporting the external account.
Pakistan agriculture grows 2.9% in Q1 FY2026 amid stronger livestock and input demand
Pakistan’s agriculture sector recorded 2.9% growth in Q1 FY2026, supported by strong livestock performance, higher credit disbursement, and increased machinery imports despite contractions in crops.
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Sees Profit Dip to Rs22.5 Billion Amid Margin Compression
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan’s profit fell 30.74% to Rs22.5 billion for the nine months ended September 2025 as compressed interest margins and weaker investment income weighed on earnings, though improved asset quality and rising fee-based income provided some stability.
SBP to Review Policy Rate on October 27: Market Expects Status Quo Amid Inflationary Concerns
The State Bank of Pakistan is set to review its benchmark policy rate on October 27, 2025, with most analysts expecting no change due to inflationary pressures and the economic impact of recent floods.
Fitch Highlights APAC’s Steady Growth Amid Limited Fiscal Space and Global Headwinds
Fitch Ratings projects the Asia-Pacific region to maintain solid economic growth despite tightening fiscal space, rising debt levels, and weak global demand, highlighting the importance of sound policy and fiscal discipline across APAC economies.
Investor Optimism Soars as Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire Lifts KSE-100 by Over 2,400 Points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp rally with the KSE-100 Index surging more than 2,400 points, fueled by renewed investor confidence following a ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan and improving global market sentiment.
IMF forecasts Pakistan’s net government debt to rise to 65.7% of GDP by 2026
The IMF’s latest Fiscal Monitor report projects Pakistan’s net government debt to increase to 65.7% of GDP by 2026, alongside a modest improvement in fiscal balance and revenue performance.
SBP Launches Inflation Expectation Survey to Strengthen Economic Insights for October 2025
SBP invites the public to participate in its October 2025 Inflation Expectation Survey to gather real-time insights on economic perceptions and inflation trends, supporting more informed policy decisions.
Pakistan’s GDP Expands 3.04% in FY2025 as Economy Reaches $407 Billion
Pakistan’s GDP growth accelerated to 3.04% in FY2025, with improved performance in agriculture, industry, and services. The economy’s total size has now reached $407 billion, driven by upward revisions in national accounts and stronger output across key sectors.