SBP Policy Rate May Rise to 12% at October 26 Monetary Policy Meeting
The State Bank of Pakistan may raise its policy rate by 50 basis points to 12% as inflation remains above target, inflation expectations increase and economic growth recovers, according to Bloomberg.
Pakistan’s Economic Outlook Faces Energy Risks as Gulf Infrastructure Attacks Escalate
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan has secured energy supplies through November but warns that attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure could delay economic normalisation and increase future risks.
Pakistan CPI Inflation Falls to 10.3% in September 2026 Despite Rising Transport and Energy Prices
Pakistan’s headline inflation eased to 10.3% in September 2026 from 11.1% in August, while higher transport, energy and food prices continued to pressure household budgets.
IMF Warns AI Investment Pullback Could Create Global Growth and Financial Risks
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns that a sharp decline in AI investment could affect global growth and financial stability as energy costs, debt and El Niño add pressure.
ADB Maintains Pakistan FY2027 Growth Forecast At 3.7%, Inflation Seen At 8.3%
The Asian Development Bank maintains Pakistan’s FY2027 growth forecast at 3.7% but expects inflation to rise to 8.3% amid higher energy costs and geopolitical risks.
Pakistan Inflation Rises to 11.1% in August 2026 on Food and Energy Costs
Pakistan’s inflation rose to 11.1% year-on-year in August 2026, with food, housing, utilities and transport accounting for most of the increase.
Pakistan Short Term Inflation Rises 14.47 Percent Annually as Vital Commodities Remain High
The Sensitive Price Index in Pakistan hits a 14.47 percent year on year increase driven by elevated electricity fuel and kitchen staple costs.
Standard Chartered Forecasts ECB Rate Hike for June Amid Energy Price Pressures
Standard Chartered shifts its ECB outlook to predict a 25 basis point rate hike in June 2026, driven by hawkish policymaker remarks and regional energy costs.
SBP Hikes Policy Rate to 11.5% as Middle East Conflict Ignites Inflation Fears
The State Bank of Pakistan raises interest rates by 100 basis points in its first hike in three years, citing global energy price surges and geopolitical risks.
Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Rises by 1.01 Percent as LPG and Poultry Costs Surge
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reports a weekly SPI increase of 1.01 percent, driven by a 13.28 percent jump in LPG prices alongside rising costs for chicken and eggs.