SBP Projects 3.5% To 4.5% Economic Growth For Pakistan In FY27 As Inflation Remains Elevated
State Bank of Pakistan projects 3.5% to 4.5% economic growth in FY27, with inflation expected to remain elevated before easing toward the upper end of the 5% to 7% target range.
Pakistan’s SPI Inflation Drops To 9.05 Percent Despite Global Oil Price Uncertainty
Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator slowed to 9.05 percent year-on-year for the week ending July 30, 2026, as food prices declined despite continued volatility in global oil markets.
Gallup Survey Shows Pakistan Business Confidence Recovers in Second Quarter
Business confidence in Pakistan improves during the second quarter of 2026 driven by future expectations according to a new Gallup Pakistan survey.
FY27 Budget Outlook: IMF Commitments Narrow Pakistan’s Space for Broad Economic Relief
Pakistan’s FY27 federal budget is expected to prioritise fiscal discipline, IMF-linked reforms and revenue generation, leaving limited room for broad public relief despite improving economic indicators.
Fuel Prices Surge in Pakistan as Petrol and Diesel Cross 414 Rupee Mark
The Government of Pakistan has announced a significant hike in petrol and diesel prices effective May 9, 2026, alongside an increase in the Petroleum Development Levy.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Braces for Volatile May as IMF Decision and Geopolitical Shifts Shape Investor Sentiment
The KSE-100 index faces a pivotal month in May 2026 with a $1.2 billion IMF tranche approval and shifting global dynamics expected to drive market performance and liquidity.
State Bank of Pakistan Increases Policy Rate to 11.5 Percent Amid Rising Global Inflation Risks
The State Bank of Pakistan has raised its benchmark policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.5 percent to counter inflation fueled by Middle East tensions and energy price hikes.
Pakistan Total Money Supply Reaches 47.69 Trillion Rupees In March 2026 As Currency In Circulation Surges
State Bank Of Pakistan Data Shows A 13.57 Percent Year On Year Increase In Money Supply With Currency In Circulation Reaching 11.91 Trillion Rupees.
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.
State Bank of Pakistan Expected to Maintain Policy Rate at 10.5 Percent Amid Global Uncertainty
Market analysts and financial institutions predict the State Bank of Pakistan will hold the policy rate at 10.5 percent during Monday’s MPC meeting.