KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today maintained its interest rate at 11.5 percent. The central bank did not make any change to its policy rate.
Before the SBP’s decision, analysts and economists were not expecting any change in the key interest rate.
The State Bank of Pakistan maintained the policy rate at 11.5% as officials assess inflation risks and rising commodity prices in global markets. Before the announcement, the Monetary Policy Committee met at the central bank to review economic developments.
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad chaired the meeting, where policymakers examined domestic indicators alongside changes internationally. The committee assessed inflation trends, external conditions, growth prospects affecting monetary policy.
Inflation and global risks
Economists believed the latest inflation outlook could encourage the central bank to maintain its existing policy stance.
Meanwhile, higher international commodity prices have increased pressure on economies that rely heavily on imports, including Pakistan.
The policymakers may prefer to retain the current rate while monitoring price movements and their impact on domestic inflation. The decision will also offer guidance about economic stability in the country. A stable policy rate could provide continuity for businesses and borrowers while monitoring inflation.
However, economists will closely watch the policy statement for signals about future rate adjustments. Any change in inflation, global commodity prices or domestic economic conditions could influence the SBP’s decisions in coming months. The announcement is expected to provide markets with clearer direction on interest rates and the economic outlook.
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