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Karachi, November 4, 2024 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) expressed strong dissatisfaction on Monday with the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to reduce the benchmark policy rate by 2.5%, deeming the measure insufficient to address the needs of Pakistan’s business community.
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Karachi, November 4, 2024 – In a bold move, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a significant reduction in the country’s benchmark interest rate by 250 basis points (bps), bringing it down to 15%. The central bank’s decision, effective from November 5, 2024, reflects growing confidence in the ongoing disinflation trend, with inflation moderating […]
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Karachi, October 23, 2024 – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to further reduce the policy rate by 200 basis points (bps) or 2% in its upcoming meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024. This insight comes from a recent survey conducted by Arif Habib Limited, capturing the […]
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Karachi, September 12, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a significant policy rate cut of 200 basis points (bps), bringing the rate down to 17.5%.
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Karachi, July 29, 2024 – In a bid to stimulate economic growth while keeping inflation in check, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a 100 basis point reduction in its benchmark policy rate, bringing it down to 19.5%.
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Karachi, July 22, 2024 – As the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) monetary policy meeting approaches on July 29, 2024, analysts are anticipating a significant policy shift.
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Karachi, April 27, 2024 – Financial circles are abuzz as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is widely anticipated to hold its policy rate steady at 22 percent in the forthcoming monetary policy announcement scheduled for April 29, 2024.
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Karachi, February 28, 2024 – In a recent corporate briefing, MCB Bank has set its sights on a potential reduction of up to 3 percent in the existing policy rate of 22 percent during the current calendar year, according to insights provided by analysts at Arif Habib Limited.
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Karachi, December 2, 2023 – A recent survey indicates that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is unlikely to alter its existing policy rate of 22 percent in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023.
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Karachi, October 30, 2023 – Pakistan has chosen to uphold the benchmark interest rate at 22 percent, anticipating a substantial decline in inflation. In a statement released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cited their outlook for a decreasing inflation trend.
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