PSX KSE-100 Index Drops 3,700 Points as Oil Price Surge and Policy Uncertainty Weigh on Market
Pakistan Stock Exchange declines sharply with KSE-100 losing over 3,700 points as rising global oil prices, shipping disruptions and monetary policy uncertainty pressure investor sentiment
SBP Governor Signals Two-Year Stabilisation Path as Pakistan Avoids Unsustainable High Growth
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says Pakistan will prioritise economic stabilisation over rapid growth, with manageable deficits, rising reserves, and IMF programme discipline shaping the outlook.
SBP Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 10.5%, Projects Up to 4.75% GDP Growth in FY26
State Bank of Pakistan keeps policy rate at 10.5% in January 2026 MPC meeting, citing improving growth outlook, easing inflation and containing external pressures.
SBP Expected to Cut Interest Rates on January 26 as Inflation and Yields Fall
Brokerage firms expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate at the January 26 MPC meeting, citing easing inflation, external stability, falling bond yields and improving growth indicators.
Pakistan Economic Outlook Stays Positive with Industrial Recovery and Stable Inflation
Pakistan’s economic outlook remains positive, supported by industrial growth, moderate inflation, steady external balance, and continued fiscal consolidation backed by reforms and digitalization.
SBP Defies Consensus With Early Rate Cut as Inflation, Growth Signals Shift
An analysis of the State Bank of Pakistan’s unexpected 50 basis point policy rate cut, unpacking the inflation outlook, growth signals, external stability, and fiscal risks that shaped the MPC’s decision.
SBP Likely to Maintain Policy Rate at 11% in December 15 Meeting
The State Bank of Pakistan is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% in its December 15, 2025 meeting, as rising inflation risks and external sector pressures prompt a cautious monetary stance.
IMF Warns Pakistan’s FY26 Growth Remains Fragile Without Uninterrupted Reforms
The IMF says Pakistan’s FY26 outlook remains fragile after monsoon floods, projecting slower growth, higher inflation, and current account pressure unless reforms under the $7 billion programme continue.
ADB stresses reforms and disaster resilience as drivers of Pakistan’s economic growth
The Asian Development Bank projects Pakistan’s economy to expand steadily, emphasizing sustained reforms and climate resilience as crucial for long-term growth amid structural challenges and recurring disasters.
Floods Disrupt Pakistan’s Food Chain, Push Vegetable Prices Higher and Threaten Inflation Outlook
Floods in Punjab and KP disrupt Pakistan’s food supply chain, driving vegetable prices up 30–40% and raising fears of higher inflation as shortages intensify.