FPCCI Criticizes SBP Rate Decision, Calls for Single-Digit Interest Rate to Support Industry
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh has criticized SBP’s decision to keep the policy rate at 11.5%, calling for lower borrowing costs to support businesses, manufacturing and exports.
SBP Holds Policy Rate at 11.5% as Inflation and Global Risks Shape Monetary Policy
The State Bank of Pakistan keeps its policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, citing rising inflation, Middle East tensions, oil prices, supply disruptions and contained external account pressures.
SBP Expected to Keep Policy Rate Unchanged at 11.5 Percent on September 14
State Bank of Pakistan is expected to maintain its policy rate at 11.5 percent on September 14, with most AHL survey respondents anticipating no change.
SBP Says 11.5% Interest Rate Supports Inflation Control And Economic Growth
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says the current 11.5% policy rate is appropriate to keep inflation within the 5-7% target while supporting investment and economic activity.
S&P Global Market Intelligence Predicts Cautious Monetary Policy for Pakistan as Interest Rate Holds at 11.5 Percent
S&P Global Market Intelligence expects the State Bank of Pakistan to maintain a cautious stance despite real GDP growth projected at 3.5 percent and reserves targeting 19.5 billion dollars.
State Bank of Pakistan Maintains Policy Rate at 11 Percent Amid Inflation and Economic Challenges
The State Bank of Pakistan has kept its policy rate unchanged at 11 percent, reflecting caution over rising inflation, flood-related disruptions, and weak growth indicators across the national economy.
SBP expected to maintain policy rate at 11% as inflation increases post-floods and recovery begins
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% in the upcoming MPC meeting, as inflation rises following recent floods and early signs of recovery appear in key sectors.