Private Sector Shifts to Net Borrowing Position
Pakistan’s private sector has shifted to a net borrowing position during the first four months of the current fiscal year,…
Inflation
Pakistan’s Consumer Inflation Eases to 9.6% in October from 10.3% in September
Pakistan’s annual consumer inflation rate declined for the second consecutive month, falling to 9.6% in October from 10.3% in September,…
World Bank Warns Global Commodity Prices Could Rise by 23%
Global commodity markets are facing significant pressure as prices of oil, natural gas, food and metals have climbed amid growing…
Business Community Split Over Interest Rate Increase
Pakistan’s business community has expressed mixed views on the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to raise the policy rate to…
Central Bank Increases Policy Rate by 50 Basis Points to 12%
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased its policy rate by 50 basis points to 12 per cent, citing…
Stakeholders Expect State Bank to Tighten Monetary Policy in Upcoming Announcement
The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday amid growing speculation in financial…
DPM Dar Reviews Essential Commodity Stocks and Prices at Cabinet Committee Meeting
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar was informed that adequate stocks of essential commodities were available to meet domestic demand, with…
Short-Term Inflation Climbs to 11.97% in Pakistan, PBS Data Reveals
Pakistan’s short-term inflation continued to put pressure on household budgets, with the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) increasing by 0.57% week-on-week,…
Pakistan’s Economic Growth Forecast Maintained at 3.7%
Pakistan’s economic growth is projected to remain at 3.7% in fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), while average inflation is expected to…
How a US Fed rate hike could affect Pakistan’s economy
The US Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates is aimed at addressing persistent inflation, which has been further aggravated…
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