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.
State Bank Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged At Eleven Point Five Percent Citing Geopolitical Inflation Pressures
The Monetary Policy Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan decided to keep its benchmark policy rate steady at eleven point five percent amid global fuel shocks.
Pakistan’s Economy Set for Up to 4.75% Growth in FY26, SBP Signals Recovery Across Key Sectors
State Bank of Pakistan raises FY26 growth forecast to 3.75–4.75%, highlighting stronger domestic demand, resilient agriculture, and manufacturing gains, amid easing financial conditions and IMF program support.
SBP Governor Projects 3.75%–4.75% GDP Growth for FY26 as Inflation Eases to 5.8%
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad forecasts Pakistan’s FY26 growth at 3.75%–4.75%, highlights easing inflation, record agricultural lending, and the impact of a 1,150 basis point policy rate cut.
SBP Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 10.5%, Projects Up to 4.75% GDP Growth in FY26
State Bank of Pakistan keeps policy rate at 10.5% in January 2026 MPC meeting, citing improving growth outlook, easing inflation and containing external pressures.
Monetary Policy at a Crossroads: Challenges Ahead for SBP’s Credibility
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has strengthened its credibility through measured monetary policy decisions, but rising inflationary pressures, expanding money supply, and external pressures from the IMF pose critical tests. Experts highlight the need for cautious policy, transparent communication, and modern engagement strategies to maintain market confidence and economic stability.
Pakistan Finance Ministry Projects September Inflation at 3.5–4.5% Despite Flood Disruptions
Pakistan’s finance ministry projects September 2025 inflation at 3.5–4.5%, balancing flood disruptions with stable manufacturing, remittances, and easing commodity prices.