State Bank of Pakistan maintains policy rate at 11.5% in first MPC meeting of FY27
Most outlets reported that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5% in its first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of fiscal year 2026-27. While the majority framed the decision as expected and consistent with market forecasts, a few outlets, such as *Business Recorder* and *Samaa*, noted that the decision was made despite business demands for lower rates. *BOL News* highlighted geopolitical turmoil and flood fears as factors in the decision, while *Pakistan Observer* mentioned global uncertainty. *Dawn* and *The Express Tribune* included quotes from the SBP Governor, whereas *ARY News* and *The Nation* simply stated the rate unchanged without additional context.
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State Bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday left its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, as the central bank maintained its cautious monetary stance at the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of fiscal year 2026-27. The decision, taken during the MPC’s fifth meeting of the year, was widely expected by financial markets and analysts. The central bank had also kept the policy rate ...
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State Bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%
The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its first meeting in fiscal year 2026-27, decided on Monday to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11.
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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5pc
ISLAMABAD - The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) unanimously decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11.
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S&P sees cautious monetary policy despite improving economy
ISLAMABAD: S&P Global Market Intelligence believes Pakistan’s monetary policy is likely to remain cautious despite an improving macroeconomic backdrop, as inflationary pressures and external risks continue to shape the country’s economic outlook. The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5% in its July 2026 meeting. Commenting on this la...
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SBP likely to maintain caution as ME risks, inflation weigh, says S&P
S&P Global Market Intelligence believes Pakistan’s monetary policy is likely to remain cautious despite an improving macroeconomic backdrop, as inflationary pressures and external risks continue to shape the country’s economic outlook. The remarks came a day after the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, citing heightened […]
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SBP Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 11.5%
The State Bank of Pakistan decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent. The decision was taken unanimously…
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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%
The State Bank of Pakistan has maintained its benchmark policy rate at 11.5%, matching market expectations despite business demands for lower interest rates.
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Central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5pc
The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Monday kept the interest rate unchanged at 11.5 per cent. The decision was announced by SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed during a press conference. Analysts had expected the central bank to keep the rate unchanged, saying it would be difficult to maintain macroeconomic stability with sluggish growth. Surveys conducted by brokerage h...
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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.50pc
The State Bank of Pakistan's Monetary Policy Committee will meet today to decide the policy rate for the next six weeks after reviewing inflation, economic indicators and global developments.
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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5% amid geopolitical turmoil and flood fears
KARACHI: In its first meeting of the fiscal year 2026-27, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to hold the key interest rate steady at 11.5%, maintaining the status quo for the second consecutive month. The decision, announced on Monday, reflects a cautious central bank navigating a complex ... Read more The post SBP keeps policy rate unchang...
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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%
Central bank governor says inflation has declined gradually during the first six months of the year
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SBP Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged to Start FY27
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to keep its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent to… Read More The post SBP Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged to Start FY27 appeared first on ProPakistani.
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