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.
PSX Benchmark Index Sheds 6600 Points as US Iran Peace Talks Collapse
The KSE-100 index plunged nearly 4 percent following the failure of Islamabad peace talks and a US ordered blockade of Iranian ports sparking market wide panic.
Pakistan FDI Inflows Decline 33 Percent in 8MFY26 Despite February Recovery
State Bank of Pakistan reports a 33.51 percent drop in Foreign Direct Investment for July-February FY26, as portfolio outflows and private investment slow.
PSX KSE-100 Drops 831 Points as Afghanistan Tensions Spark Heavy Selling
Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 index falls 831 points to 168,062 amid geopolitical tensions with Afghanistan, with banking and energy heavyweights leading the decline.
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.