SBP Likely to Hold Policy Rate at 10.5% as Global Oil Shock and Middle East Tensions Cloud Outlook
Analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan to maintain the policy rate at 10.5% as rising oil prices and Middle East tensions raise inflation and external account risks.
SBP Holds Policy Rate at 11% as Floods Challenge Economic Outlook
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept the policy rate unchanged at 11% in September 2025, citing post-flood uncertainties, inflation risks, and the need for cautious monetary management to safeguard growth and stability.
State Bank of Pakistan Likely to Cut Interest Rate by 50bps Amid Cooling Inflation and Improved External Metrics
Pakistan’s central bank is expected to cut its interest rate by 50 basis points to 10.5% as inflation continues to cool and external reserves strengthen. Analysts predict a gradual easing cycle as the SBP balances macroeconomic stability with growth revival.