Monetary Conditions Ease as Policy Rate Holds; PSX Sustains Bullish Momentum
Pakistan’s monetary conditions eased as the State Bank maintained the policy rate at 11 percent, while the Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its bullish rally in August 2025.
SBP Policy Rate Expected to Hold at 11% as Flood-Driven Inflation Risks Weigh on Outlook
State Bank of Pakistan is likely to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11% in its September 2025 meeting as floods drive inflation risks and currency pressures persist.
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.