Tag Archives: Monetary Policy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) could delay the new $7 billion bailout if Pakistan fails to secure a $2 billion financing gap from commercial lenders by the end of the current week.Pakistan must submit a signed Letter of Intent (LoI) to the IMF Executive Board for approval of the 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) while committing to comply with all …

The federal government reduced its inflation forecast for August to a single digit on Friday, which could compel the central bank to consider a significant interest rate cut in the next monetary policy meeting. The Ministry of Finance’s monthly economic outlook projects inflation to range between 9.5% and 10.5% in August, with a further decline anticipated to 9% to 10% …

Mohammad Younas Dagha, Chairman of the Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC), has called on the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to reduce its policy rate from 19.5% to 17.5%. This proposed adjustment aims to keep the real interest rate positive, aligning with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) requirements and fostering economic growth. In a press release issued by PRAC, …

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a one percentage point reduction in its key interest rate, bringing it down to 19.5%. This decision was revealed by SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad during a media briefing following the recent monetary policy meeting. Ahmad attributed the rate cut to a gradual decrease in inflation and signs of economic recovery. The monetary …