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SBP monetary policy decision: Is a 100bps interest rate hike coming?

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, April 25, 2026 – Expectations are building ahead of the upcoming monetary policy announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan scheduled for April 27, 2026, with market participants increasingly debating whether the central bank will raise the benchmark interest rate by up to 100 basis points amid rising global oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty.

SBP expected to maintain 10.50% rate as inflation pressures ease

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, April 24, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is widely expected to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 10.50% in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for April 27, 2026, as analysts anticipate a continued cautious stance amid global uncertainty and mixed domestic inflation signals.

SBP launches crop loan insurance scheme plus (CLIS+) to strengthen farmer protection

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

KARACHI, April 23, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan has launched the Crop Loan Insurance Scheme Plus (CLIS+), an upgraded version of its earlier crop insurance framework, aimed at enhancing financial protection for farmers and strengthening agricultural resilience in Pakistan.

SBP eases import financing rules for oil and LNG amid geopolitical crisis

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

KARACHI, April 23, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised key foreign exchange instructions to facilitate the import of crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as Pakistan navigates rising geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing Iran conflict.

SBP releases interbank exchange rates as rupee shows mixed movement

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

KARACHI, April 21, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday issued daily interbank foreign exchange rates, showing mixed movements of the Pakistani rupee against major global currencies.

Saudi Arabia completes $3 billion deposit with Pakistan central bank

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD, April 21, 2026 — Saudi Arabia has completed a $3 billion financial support package for Pakistan, with the latest $1 billion tranche deposited in the State Bank of Pakistan to help bolster the country’s foreign exchange reserves.

Pakistan sees $1.83 billion profit repatriation by foreign investors

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

KARACHI, April 20, 2026 – New data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday reveals a significant uptick in the movement of international capital. Foreign investors repatriated a total of $1.83 billion in profits and dividends during the first nine months (July to March) of the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Pakistan repays $2 billion UAE deposit amid external financing pressures

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, April 18, 2026 – Pakistan has repaid $2 billion in deposits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Saturday, as the country continues to meet its external debt obligations while managing pressure on foreign exchange reserves.

Governor SBP tells investors Pakistan macro outlook improving despite risks

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Washington, April 18, 2026 – The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, has said said Pakistan’s key macroeconomic indicators have improved faster than expected this fiscal year, while acknowledging that renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pose fresh risks to the outlook.

Pakistan receives $2bn Saudi inflow ahead of UAE repayment

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Pakistan has received a $2 billion deposit from Saudi Arabia, providing crucial support to its foreign exchange reserves ahead of a $3.5 billion repayment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this month, officials said on Thursday.

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