SBP Expected to Cut Interest Rates on January 26 as Inflation and Yields Fall
Brokerage firms expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate at the January 26 MPC meeting, citing easing inflation, external stability, falling bond yields and improving growth indicators.
Pakistan Stock Exchange IPOs Raise Rs4.3bn in 2025 as Investor Demand Stays Strong
IPO activity at the Pakistan Stock Exchange remained steady in 2025 with seven listings raising Rs4.3 billion, as oversubscription across offerings reflected continued investor confidence despite smaller issue sizes, according to Topline Securities.
Pakistan’s November 2025 Inflation Hits 6.15%, Food Prices Ease Monthly
Pakistan’s annual inflation rose to 6.15% in November 2025, with urban and rural CPI showing moderate increases. Food inflation eased slightly, keeping overall prices below market expectations.
Pakistan Set to Strengthen Standing in MSCI Frontier Markets Index Ahead of 2025 Review
Pakistan is expected to gain a stronger position in the MSCI Frontier Markets Index with new company inclusions forecasted for November 2025, although near-term foreign inflows are projected to remain limited.
Surge in gold prices lifts Pakistan’s foreign reserves close to all-time peak
A global gold rally in 2025 has significantly increased the value of Pakistan’s gold holdings, pushing total reserves close to their all-time high as the country benefits from rising metal prices and stronger external buffers.
SBP expected to maintain policy rate at 11% as inflation increases post-floods and recovery begins
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% in the upcoming MPC meeting, as inflation rises following recent floods and early signs of recovery appear in key sectors.
Bulls roar back as KSE-100 Index surges over 7,000 points amid improved investor sentiment
The KSE-100 Index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange surged by over 7,000 points in one of its strongest single-day performances, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, reduced political noise, and renewed investor confidence.
SBP Reserves Edge Up by $20 Million, Reflecting External Stability
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest weekly increase of $20 million, reaching $14.42 billion at the SBP level. The stability follows a $500 million Eurobond repayment, signaling external account resilience.
KSE-100 Index Slides for Fourth Straight Session as Market Sentiment Weakens
The Pakistan Stock Exchange continues its losing streak as the KSE-100 index extends its decline for a fourth consecutive session, driven by institutional selling, foreign outflows, and investor unease despite positive economic indicators.
Pakistan GDP Growth Forecast Revised Down Amid Floods And Agricultural Losses
Private analysts cut Pakistan’s FY26 GDP growth projections to as low as 2.75% following devastating floods, highlighting agricultural damage, inflationary pressures, and rising fiscal and current account deficits.