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,…
Interest Rates
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…
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…
Rising inflation puts State Bank under pressure over interest rate policy
Rising inflation in 2026-27, coupled with a global shift towards higher interest rates, has put the State Bank of Pakistan…