Karachi, June 12, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed that it will unveil its next monetary policy decision on Monday, June 16, 2025. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the SBP will convene on the same day to deliberate on the interest rate stance, following which the central bank will issue a Monetary Policy Statement through an official press release.
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Economic Survey 2024-25: monetary policy remains adaptive
Islamabad, June 9, 2025 – The Economic Survey of Pakistan 2024-25 has highlighted that the monetary policy remained adaptive and responsive throughout the fiscal year, maintaining a balance between curbing inflation and fostering economic recovery.
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SBP to announce monetary policy on May 5, 2025
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially scheduled the announcement of its next monetary policy statement for Monday, May 5, 2025.
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SBP May Cut Benchmark Interest Rate by 50 bps: Poll
Karachi, March 2, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, according to market expectations.
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SBP Announces First Monetary Policy of 2025 on January 27
Karachi, January 20, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed that it will unveil the first Monetary Policy Announcement of 2025 on January 27.
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KCCI Expresses Disappointment on Meager Rate Cut
PkRevenue.com – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday expressed disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) recent rate cut, describing it as a meager reduction.
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SBP Announces 150bps Cut in Benchmark Policy Rate to 20.5%
Karachi, June 10, 2024 – In a move aimed at providing much-needed relief to the economy, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a reduction in the benchmark policy rate by 150 basis points, bringing it down to 20.5 percent.
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SBP Poised for Crucial Policy Rate Decision on June 10
PkRevenue.com – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is poised to make a pivotal decision regarding the benchmark policy rate on Monday, June 10, 2024.
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Topline Survey Shows Strong Expectation of SBP Policy Rate Cut
PkRevenue.com – A recent survey by Topline Research suggests a significant shift in market expectations regarding the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for June 10th, 2024.
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Market Anticipates Policy Rate Cut to 20% as Inflation Plunges
PkRevenue.com – Analysts at Arif Habib Limited on Friday projected a significant policy rate cut by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in its upcoming monetary policy announcement scheduled for June 10, 2024. The market is anticipating a 2% reduction, bringing the policy rate down to 20%, a level last seen in March-April 2023.
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