Pakistan’s Economic Freedom Score Faces Structural Strain Despite Reform Signals
Pakistan’s ranking in the Heritage Institute’s 2025 Index of Economic Freedom reveals deep-rooted structural challenges despite recent reform efforts, highlighting tensions between fiscal policy, taxation, labour markets, and institutional credibility.
Pakistan Economy Gains Momentum in FY2026 Amid Industrial Growth and Easing Inflation
Pakistan’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery in FY2026, supported by rising industrial output, improved agriculture performance, moderating inflation, and strong remittance inflows.
Pakistan money supply rises to Rs46.5 trillion by December 2025: SBP data
State Bank of Pakistan data shows total money supply reached Rs46.5 trillion by December 2025, rising 2.9% month-on-month and 15.64% year-on-year, reflecting inflationary pressures and higher cash usage.
Pakistan Central Bank Expected to Cut Interest Rates by 50bps Amid Easing Inflation
A Reuters poll shows most analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points as inflation moderates, reserves improve and the rupee stabilises, despite lingering risks.
SBP Likely to Cut Policy Rate by 50bps Amid Falling Inflation and Stronger FX Reserves
A Reuters poll shows most analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points on Jan 26, supported by easing inflation, stronger reserves and a stabilising rupee, despite lingering risks.
Pakistan Investment Bond Auction Raises Rs492 Billion with Declining Yields
Pakistan raised Rs492 billion through a fixed-rate PIB auction, surpassing its Rs450 billion target, as yields fell sharply amid strong investor demand and expectations of further monetary easing.
Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Fall from January 16 as Fuel Cost Relief Looms
Pakistan is expected to see a reduction in petrol, diesel, kerosene and light diesel oil prices from January 16, 2026, easing transport, household and industrial cost pressures.
Pakistan Money Supply Reaches Rs45.19 Trillion in November 2025: SBP Data
Pakistan’s total money supply increased to Rs45.19 trillion by November 2025, showing a 0.64% monthly rise and a 12.74% year-on-year increase, according to provisional data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.
Defying the Consensus: What Drove the SBP’s Unexpected 50bps Rate Cut
The State Bank of Pakistan surprised financial markets by cutting its policy rate by 50 basis points despite expectations of no change. This article breaks down the inflation outlook, growth signals, external sector risks, and fiscal challenges that shaped the central bank’s decision and what it means for Pakistan’s economic trajectory.
State Bank of Pakistan Reduces Policy Rate to 10.5% Amid Economic Recovery
The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unexpectedly cut the policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%, reversing four consecutive meetings of unchanged rates and marking total easing of 1,150bps since the 22% peak.