SBP Holds Policy Rate at 11.5 Percent as Global Energy Risks Weigh on Economic Outlook
The State Bank of Pakistan maintains its benchmark policy rate at 11.5 percent as market surveys signal cautious sentiment amid rising external oil risks.
Rising Food Costs Drive Pakistan Short Term Inflation Higher
Emerging data indicates that accelerating prices for essential food commodities are driving short term inflation upward across Pakistan markets.
Pakistan’s Economic Overhaul Faces Tough Road Ahead Amid Debt Crisis and Budget Pressure
Pakistan’s economy faces mounting pressure ahead of the annual budget as debt concerns, climate disruptions, tax weaknesses, and regional instability challenge the country’s long-term financial direction.
Pakistan Faces ‘Middle East Premium’ as IMF Relief Meets SBP Monetary Tightening
Pakistan’s economy is navigating fresh external pressures as geopolitical instability in the Middle East raises import costs and fuels inflation risks. While IMF financial support offers temporary relief, the State Bank of Pakistan’s tighter monetary policy highlights the growing challenge of balancing economic recovery with price stability.
Pakistan’s Growth Strategy Faces Major Setback as Middle East Conflict Triggers Oil Shock and Economic Pressure
Pakistan’s economic recovery plans are under pressure after the prolonged US-Iran conflict disrupted global energy markets, raised oil prices, and threatened inflation, exports, and currency stability. Policymakers are now being urged to accelerate austerity reforms, widen the tax base, and push investment-led growth.
Pakistan Inflation Hits Double Digits as Energy Crisis and Transport Costs Surge in April 2026
Consumer inflation in Pakistan surged to 11 percent in April 2026, driven by global energy supply shocks and rising transport costs, prompting a central bank rate hike.
Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Rises by 1.01 Percent as LPG and Poultry Costs Surge
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reports a weekly SPI increase of 1.01 percent, driven by a 13.28 percent jump in LPG prices alongside rising costs for chicken and eggs.
From Hormuz to Karachi: War, Oil, and the Economic Fault Lines Beneath Pakistan
Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are sending oil price signals across global markets, with direct consequences for Pakistan’s inflation, currency stability, energy imports, and overall economic outlook.
Pakistan’s Economic Stability Threatened by Energy Dependence on Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan’s reliance on oil imports via the Strait of Hormuz exposes the country to severe economic risks, highlighting the urgent need for energy diversification, renewable investment, and strategic reserves.
Pakistan Inflation Rises to 5.8% in January as Price Pressures Persist
Pakistan’s consumer price inflation rose to 5.8% year-on-year in January 2026, with monthly inflation increasing by 0.4%, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.