Economy

SBP Cuts Policy Rate by 250bps and Updates Economic Outlook for FY25

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a 250bps policy rate cut in today’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, aiming to support economic activity while managing inflation and debt obligations. Here are the key highlights: External Debt Management For FY25, Pakistan faces external debt obligations totaling USD 26.1 billion, with USD 22 billion as principal and USD 4 billion in interest. …

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Pakistan Fails to Secure $9 Billion in Debt Rollovers

IMF

Introduction An official report from Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has confirmed a critical shortfall in the government’s foreign funding efforts. The report, published on Tuesday, revealed that the government managed to secure only $426 million from international lenders in July, falling far short of the $9 billion in debt rollovers required to maintain financial stability. Debt Rollovers and IMF …

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