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Half a point, and a longer road to target

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) did what most of the market expected. It raised the policy rate by 50 basis points to 12%, effective October 27. But the headline decision is the least interesting part of the latest Monetary Policy Statement. Two other changes tell us how much the Committee's thinking has moved in six weeks.

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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11.5% in its meeting held on September 14, 2026.

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MPC in Pause Mode Today

The central bank is expected to keep its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11.5% in today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, extending a cautious pause as policymakers weigh improving domestic fundamentals against mounting external uncertainties.

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SBP keeps a calm face in rising war storm

The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5% reflects a cautious balancing act at a time when the global economic environment has suddenly become more volatile.

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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11% for the fourth consecutive meeting, in line with market expectations, indicating a cautious yet steady monetary stance as inflation shows signs of moderation.

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MPS Preview: SBP to Maintain Cautious Stance

With just hours remaining before Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets, consensus is pointing to a status quo on the benchmark policy rate, likely holding steady at 11%.

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KIBOR slumps up to 91bps after rate cut

Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR)  across all major tenors declined sharply by 64 to 91 basis points...

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SBP slashes policy rate by 100 bps to 11%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to cut the policy rate by 100 bps to 11 percent, effective from May 6, 2025...

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SBP’s MPC to meet on May 5

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is scheduled to meet on Monday, May 5, 2025, to review...

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SBP surpasses IMF targets, stays on track for June 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has successfully met the IMF's Net International Reserves (NIR) target for December 2024...

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