KIBOR Rates Increase as State Bank of Pakistan Raises Policy Rate to 12%
Pakistan’s KIBOR rates climbed across major tenors after the State Bank raised its policy rate to 12%, with the one-year rate rising 23 basis points.
SBP Raises Rs1.91 Trillion in MTB Auction as Yields Rise in October 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan raised Rs1.913 trillion through its October 28 Market Treasury Bills auction against bids of Rs4.868 trillion, with cut-off yields increasing across all four tenors.
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad Highlights Pakistan’s Economic Recovery and Policy Priorities
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad highlights Pakistan’s economic recovery, easing inflation outlook, fiscal discipline and evidence-based policymaking at the ICMA Pakistan convocation.
SBP Injects Rs13.06 Trillion Through Conventional and Shariah-Compliant OMOs
The State Bank of Pakistan injected Rs13.06 trillion into the banking system through conventional reverse repo and Shariah-compliant Mudarabah operations for seven- and 14-day tenors.
Pakistan Balance of Payments Posts $3.1 Billion Surplus as Remittances Reach $10.9 Billion in FY2027
Pakistan recorded a $3.1 billion balance of payments surplus in July-September FY2027, supported by higher remittances, a $3 billion Eurobond issuance and stronger foreign investment.
IMF Projects Pakistan Current Account Deficit at $4.5 Billion and Financing Needs at Up to 25% of GDP
The IMF warns Pakistan faces external financing risks from rising imports and moderating remittances, projecting a $4.5 billion current account deficit and financing needs of 22% to 25% of GDP.
Muhammad Aurangzeb Presents Pakistan’s Economic Recovery and Investment Outlook at JP Morgan Seminar
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s economic stabilisation, fiscal reforms, foreign exchange reserves and efforts to diversify financing during a JP Morgan investment seminar in Bangkok.
IMF Begins Fourth Review Of Pakistan’s $7 Billion EFF Programme
The IMF has started discussions with the State Bank of Pakistan on Pakistan’s fourth $7 billion EFF review, covering inflation, monetary policy, exchange rates, fiscal reforms and economic targets.
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.
PSX Outlook: IMF Review, Monetary Policy and Oil Prices to Drive Market Sentiment
Pakistan’s stock market remains sensitive to geopolitical developments, with the IMF review, monetary policy decision, oil prices and improving economic indicators expected to shape investor sentiment.