State Bank of Pakistan News and Monetary Policy Updates
State Bank of Pakistan raises policy rate amid inflation risks
Pakistan’s central bank tightens monetary policy at its third meeting of fiscal year 2026-27 as inflation pressures build and energy-related risks intensify. The 50 basis-point increase to 12% ...
Pakistan seeks approval for winter gas curbs as LNG supply risks mount
Pakistan is preparing a four-month winter gas load management plan that prioritises households as LNG delivery uncertainty and seasonal demand intensify. The proposal for November 2026 to February ...
PPMC seeks Nepra registration for power services role in Pakistan
Pakistan's federal power-sector planning arm is moving to formalize its expanding mandate through a regulatory registration process with Nepra. The move follows a federal cabinet directive in late ...
State Bank of Pakistan eases housing finance documentation rules
Pakistan's central bank is revising housing finance rules to reduce paperwork for borrowers and standardize mortgage creation requirements. The changes also introduce alternative security options ...
Pakistan secures IMF staff-level deal on EFF and RSF reviews
Pakistan reaches a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on the latest reviews of its Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility, a step that moves the ...
Pakistan banks back remittance incentives as formal inflows support external accounts
Pakistan’s formal remittance inflows are strengthening the country’s external position as policymakers and lenders look to sustain growth through new incentives. A bank-funded lottery scheme ...
Pakistan National Finance Commission guides fiscal resource distribution
Pakistan's National Finance Commission serves as the constitutional mechanism for dividing financial resources between the federal government and the provinces. The body is reconstituted every ...
ADB backs financing for Pakistan’s ML-1 railway project
Pakistan is pushing to revive the long-delayed ML-1 railway modernisation plan as it seeks to strengthen transport links and broader regional trade corridors. The Asian Development Bank says it is ...
Pakistan public debt rises to Rs86.72 trillion as debt-to-GDP ratio eases
Pakistan’s public debt reaches about Rs86.72 trillion by the end of June 2026, as slower borrowing growth coincides with a lower debt-to-GDP ratio. The shift reflects tighter fiscal management ...
Croatia Osiguranje insurer strength rating affirmed at A-
Croatia Osiguranje keeps its 'A-' insurer financial strength rating with a stable outlook as it navigates a difficult operating environment. The assessment reflects solid capitalisation, ...
Pakistan inaugurates $3 billion Eurobond at London Stock Exchange
Pakistan is using a London market appearance to reinforce its return to international debt markets after completing a $3 billion dual-tranche sovereign Eurobond sale earlier this month. Prime ...
Pakistan struggles to convert macroeconomic stability into investor confidence
After three years of macroeconomic repair, Pakistan has rebuilt reserves, improved its sovereign rating and lowered immediate external financing risks. But weak investment, falling foreign direct ...
