Pakistan’s Policy Rate Remains Region’s Highest, Raising Concerns Among Business Community
Pakistan’s policy rate remains the highest in South Asia at 11 percent, triggering concern among exporters and industrialists who warn of lost competitiveness, while the SBP defends its stance as necessary for economic stability.
KSE-100 Suffers 1.74% Weekly Drop as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Investor Confidence
The KSE-100 index ended the week down 1.74%, with geopolitical tensions and weak macroeconomic signals keeping investors cautious. Trading remained lackluster as global uncertainty overshadowed domestic reforms and financial agreements.