MCB Bank Expects Policy Rate Stability Through 2026, Plans 40 New Branches
MCB Bank plans to open 40 new branches in 2026 and expects State Bank of Pakistan’s policy rate to remain at 11.5% through the rest of the year, while deposits and digital banking activity continue to grow.
Pakistan Economic Outlook July 2026 Inflation Risks Mount Amid FDI Decline and Middle East Tensions
The Finance Division projects July 2026 inflation between 9 to 10 percent as foreign direct investment drops 33.9 percent alongside export contraction and geopolitical stress.
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.
HBL Manufacturing PMI Falls to 49.9 as Middle East Conflict Triggers Stagflationary Pressures in Pakistan
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector enters contraction for the first time since 2025 as the HBL PMI hits 49.9, driven by surging fuel costs and the US-Iran war.
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.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Braces for Volatile May as IMF Decision and Geopolitical Shifts Shape Investor Sentiment
The KSE-100 index faces a pivotal month in May 2026 with a $1.2 billion IMF tranche approval and shifting global dynamics expected to drive market performance and liquidity.
SBP Hikes Policy Rate to 11.50 Percent as Middle East Conflict Triggers New Inflationary Risks
The State Bank of Pakistan has raised its key interest rate by 100 basis points to 11.50 percent marking the first increase in three years amid global supply chain disruptions.
State Bank of Pakistan Increases Policy Rate to 11.50 Percent to Strengthen Monetary Stability
The State Bank of Pakistan has raised the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.50 percent adjusting the interest rate corridor and repo rates to ensure market alignment.
State Bank of Pakistan Faces Divided Market Outlook Ahead of April Monetary Policy Decision
As the State Bank of Pakistan prepares for its April 27 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, analysts from AHL and Topline Securities offer differing views on interest rate hikes.
State Bank of Pakistan Scheduled to Review Policy Rate Amid Global Oil Surges and Regional Tensions
The State Bank of Pakistan prepares for its third Monetary Policy Committee meeting of 2026 as market analysts predict a potential interest rate hike driven by crude oil volatility.