SBP Keeps Policy Rate at 11.5% as Private Sector Credit and KSE-100 Post Strong FY2026 Growth
Pakistan’s monetary conditions remained stable in FY2026 as the State Bank maintained the policy rate at 11.5%, private sector credit expanded, money supply increased, and the Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded strong gains.
Federal Government Cuts Interest Rate on Provincial and Public Sector Development Loans
Ministry of Finance reduces mark-up on development loans and advances to provinces and state-owned entities to 11.89 percent for fiscal year 2026.
Market Consensus Points to Rate Hold as SBP Prepares for July Monetary Policy Meeting
Topline Securities survey shows 97 percent of market participants expect State Bank of Pakistan to keep policy rate at 11.5 percent amid global commodity price fluctuations.
How Policy Rate Adjustments Shape Consumer Finances and Broader Economic Growth
Banking sector experts analyze the direct impact of central bank policy rates on public borrowing, corporate investments, and national economic stability.
Private sector retires Rs297bn debt in Q1 FY26 as uncertainty stalls fresh borrowing
Pakistan’s private sector retired Rs297 billion in debt during the first quarter of FY26, with no fresh borrowing recorded as businesses held back amid economic and political uncertainty.
State Bank Keeps Policy Rate Steady at 11% as Growth Strengthens and Inflation Stabilizes
The State Bank of Pakistan has maintained its policy rate at 11% in the latest monetary policy decision, signaling confidence in economic recovery and inflation outlook. Despite rising trade deficits and external risks, the central bank projects continued economic growth into FY26, underpinned by private sector momentum and fiscal reforms.