Pakistan Bank Deposits Smash Records to Touch Historic Thirty Seven Point Eighty Eight Trillion Rupee Mark
State Bank of Pakistan reports national bank deposits surged to an all time high in April driven by a benchmark policy rate hike and cautious investment patterns.
International Monetary Fund Advises State Bank of Pakistan to Retain Restrictive Monetary Policy Amid Regional Shocks
The IMF urges Pakistan to maintain a tight monetary policy stance and remain prepared to lift interest rates if Middle East tensions drive up commodity prices.
Global Interest Rate Cuts Stalled in April as Iran War Sparks New Inflationary Pressures
Central banks worldwide pause interest rate easing as the conflict in Iran drives up energy costs and inflation expectations across G10 and emerging market economies.
Standard Chartered Forecasts ECB Rate Hike for June Amid Energy Price Pressures
Standard Chartered shifts its ECB outlook to predict a 25 basis point rate hike in June 2026, driven by hawkish policymaker remarks and regional energy costs.
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.
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 Faces Divided Market Outlook Ahead of April Monetary Policy Decision
As the State Bank of Pakistan prepares for its April 27 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, analysts from AHL and Topline Securities offer differing views on interest rate hikes.
Pakistan Banking Sector Floods Treasury Bill Auction with 4 Trillion Liquidity Surge
Commercial banks in Pakistan submit record bids of over 4 trillion in the latest T-bill auction, highlighting excess liquidity and a record 37.51 trillion in deposits.
Pakistan Markets Rally as Islamabad Mediates Diplomatic Breakthrough in Middle East Crisis
KIBOR rates plunge and the PSX hits a historic 12,920 point gain as Pakistan facilitates a diplomatic ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
State Bank of Pakistan Raises 828 Billion Rupees Through Treasury Bills and Investment Bonds
The SBP secures Rs828.63 billion in its latest auction of Market Treasury Bills and 10-year Pakistan Investment Bonds to manage national liquidity and debt.