Pakistan's central bank maintains policy rate at 11.5pc
The State Bank of Pakistan decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11.5 per cent on Monday. The decision was made during a meeting for the final policy review of FY26. In FY26, the only increase in the policy rate came in the previous review on April 27, when the SBP raised the benchmark rate by 100 basis points to 11.5pc. The increase was attributed to geopolitical tensions following the conflict in the Gulf, which pushed oil prices higher and disrupted global supply ch
The State Bank of Pakistan has maintained its policy rate at 11.5 percent during the final policy review for FY26. This decision follows a previous increase in April, which was linked to rising global oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Recent stability in oil prices and improved supply chain conditions have reduced the need for further rate hikes. Market analysts noted that concerns over Middle East conflicts have eased, and economic conditions have improved. The central bank's monetary policy committee will evaluate factors like currency stability and the external account before future decisions. Financial sector sources suggest that both rate increases and decreases are unlikely in the near term.
The decision reflects the central bank's response to evolving global economic conditions and stability in key markets.
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