The State Bank of Pakistan has decided to keep the policy interest rate unchanged at 10.5 percent for the upcoming period.
The decision was taken during the latest meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), where members conducted a detailed review of the country’s economic conditions, inflation trends, and the evolving global situation.
The central bank considered it appropriate to maintain the current interest rate for the next approximately one and a half months while assessing the direction of the economy. During the meeting, particular attention was given to the potential impact of ongoing global tensions and challenges in the energy sector on Pakistan’s economy.
Inflation also remained a key focus of the discussion. The committee reviewed how rising price pressures in recent months have affected the economy and evaluated possible inflation trends in the coming months.
According to the central bank, the current policy aims to control inflation, maintain financial stability, and provide a balanced environment for business activities. Officials added that if global developments or domestic economic indicators change significantly, a revised strategy may be considered in the next policy review.
It is worth noting that in the previous review as well, the State Bank of Pakistan had kept the policy rate unchanged at 10.5 percent.
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