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Pakistan holds key policy rate at 11.5 percent as US-Iran tensions threaten to push up energy costs video

Pakistan holds key policy rate at 11.5 percent as US-Iran tensions threaten to push up energy costs

  • Central bank says macroeconomic outlook has improved but it remains susceptible to heightened risks
  • Pakistani stocks surge by more than 7,200 points, with analysts attributing it to easing global oil prices
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Pakistan central bank says 92 percent of retail payments made digitally in Jan-March quarter

Pakistan central bank says 92 percent of retail payments made digitally in Jan-March quarter

By Ismail Dilawar ·
Pakistan central bank reserves rise by $1.2 billion on IMF inflows, Panda Bond proceeds

Pakistan central bank reserves rise by $1.2 billion on IMF inflows, Panda Bond proceeds

By Ismail Dilawar ·
Pakistan central bank says FY27 inflation may remain above 7 percent amid oil price surge

Pakistan central bank says FY27 inflation may remain above 7 percent amid oil price surge

By ISMAIL DILAWAR  ·
Pakistan financial sector remained steady in 2025 as central bank flags Iran war risks

Pakistan financial sector remained steady in 2025 as central bank flags Iran war risks

By Ismail Dilawar ·
Pakistan’s rate hike signals shift to tighter policy as inflation risks persist — analysts 

Pakistan’s rate hike signals shift to tighter policy as inflation risks persist — analysts 

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan central bank receives second tranche of $1bn from Saudi Arabia

Pakistan central bank receives second tranche of $1bn from Saudi Arabia

By Waseem Abbasi ·
Pakistan central bank receives second tranche of $1 billion from Saudi Arabia 

Pakistan central bank receives second tranche of $1 billion from Saudi Arabia 

By Waseem Abbasi ·
Pakistan central bank unveils cyber defense plan to protect banks as digital finance grows

Pakistan central bank unveils cyber defense plan to protect banks as digital finance grows

By Ismail Dilawar ·
Pakistan central bank chief expects broader recovery than IMF forecast

Pakistan central bank chief expects broader recovery than IMF forecast

By Reuters ·
Pakistan central bank holds key rate at 10.5%

Pakistan central bank holds key rate at 10.5%

By Reuters ·
Pakistan cuts key rate by 50 bps to 10.5% in surprise move after holding for four meetings

Pakistan cuts key rate by 50 bps to 10.5% in surprise move after holding for four meetings

By Reuters ·
Pakistan central bank says stronger forex buffers enabled $20 billion interbank purchases in three years

Pakistan central bank says stronger forex buffers enabled $20 billion interbank purchases in three years

By Ismail Dilawar ·

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