Pakistan Industrialists Push for SBP Policy Rate Cut to Stimulate Business Activity
Leading industrialists, including Musadaq Zulqarnain and Gohar Ejaz, have urged the State Bank of Pakistan to reduce the policy rate from 11% to support economic growth, exports, and industrial competitiveness, ahead of the final MPC meeting of 2025.
IMF Praises SBP’s Tight Monetary Policy for Stabilising Pakistan’s Economy
The IMF has backed Pakistan’s tight monetary policy, praising the State Bank of Pakistan’s role in anchoring inflation, strengthening financial stability, and managing flood-related economic shocks.
Why the State Bank Must Resist Pressure to Tinker with Currency and Rates
The State Bank of Pakistan faces pressure to cut rates and appreciate the rupee, but experts warn these conflicting goals could trigger another economic crisis. Analysts say the SBP must maintain independence, keep real rates high, and avoid policy missteps that risk undermining stability.