SBP raises interest rate to 17%, highest in over two decades

Increases policy rate by 100 basis points Updated 23 Jan, 2023 05:29pm

On spiking inflation, SBP raises interest rate to highest-ever rate of 16%

Increases policy rate by 100 basis points Updated 25 Nov, 2022 05:55pm

ECB warns of ‘looming recession’ as it again hikes rates

Eurozone inflation stood at 9.9% in September, nearly five times the ECB’s two-percent target Published 27 Oct, 2022 08:47pm

Do you fear interest rate hike? SBP panel meets on Monday

Experts weigh in on possible decisions about policy rate Published 19 Aug, 2022 08:09pm

India hikes interest rates to pre-pandemic level

New Delhi continues to struggle with widening trade deficit and weakening currency Published 05 Aug, 2022 02:26pm

Do you know what is interest-rate in India after increase?

The policy rate has been increase first time since 2018 Published 07 May, 2022 11:21am

SBP increases interest rate by 250bps to 12.25%

Monetary policy committee meets two week earlier Updated 07 Apr, 2022 12:59pm

Experts: Interest rate hike to increase govt burden by Rs400b

Dhedhi, Pasha respond to policy rate announcement Updated 14 Dec, 2021 01:27pm

SBP increases interest rate by 100bps amid ADB inflation forecast

The new rate is the highest in 20 months Updated 15 Dec, 2021 05:02am

SBP sets minimum profit for savings accounts

The decision comes after the hike in policy rate Updated 23 Nov, 2021 06:27am

SBP increases interest rate by 150 basis points to 8.75%

SBP reveals core inflation has also increased Updated 19 Nov, 2021 02:19pm

Audio: How the SBP interest rate increase will affect us

The SBP has changed the interest rate to 7.25% Updated 21 Sep, 2021 07:53am

Will the State Bank increase interest rates this time?

Experts divided whether the policy rate will be maintained or not Updated 19 Sep, 2021 03:13am

Covid-19 not gone: State Bank maintains interest rates at 7%

Modest current account deficit is sustainable in EMs: Reza Baqir Published 27 Jul, 2021 03:56pm

Covid-19 fourth wave: State Bank may keep interest rates unchanged

Experts say economy is too slippery to brace a hike Published 26 Jul, 2021 12:30pm

Pakistan central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 7%

Says a supportive policy is vital during third Covid-19 wave Published 28 May, 2021 03:07pm

State Bank of Pakistan maintains policy rate at 7%

A third wave of coronavirus infections creates uncertainty Published 19 Mar, 2021 01:14pm

Central bank keeps Pakistan policy rate unchanged at 7%

SBP governor sees interest at this level in the future Updated 22 Jan, 2021 03:56pm

Experts expect SBP interest rate to remain the same

State Bank to announce monetary policy on Friday Published 21 Jan, 2021 08:28am

New investors help Pakistan stock market hit 34-week high

KSE-100 expected to further climb, say experts Published 10 Sep, 2020 03:49pm

Oil, power, cement stocks to benefit from interest rate cut

Net benefit to listed stocks can be up to Rs100b Published 01 Jul, 2020 05:34am

SBP cuts interest rate by 100bps to 8%

Decision reflects improvement in inflation outlook Published 15 May, 2020 01:50pm

As recession threat looms, SBP slashes interest rate by 2%

Third cut since March 17 Updated 16 Apr, 2020 03:09pm

'Interest rate increases part of public debate in other countries'

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi criticises monetary policy Published 20 May, 2019 02:06pm

Job market to remain tight as the State Bank of Pakistan continues to push for economic stability

The central bank has increased its monetary policy rate by 0.25% Updated 01 Feb, 2019 07:39am

Why putting your savings into a small bank can be more profitable

Smaller banks want to grow and for that they need your money Updated 16 Jan, 2019 10:11am

Bloodbath at stock market as central bank moves to slow down the economy

KSE-100 plunges to five-week low, loses $430m as SBP raises interest rates Updated 03 Dec, 2018 09:27am

State Bank key interest rate reaches five-year high of 10%

Expect fewer jobs in coming months Published 30 Nov, 2018 02:32pm

Finding a job will become even more difficult as central bank expected to push for economic stability

Analysts expect the State Bank to increase its interest rate by 1% Published 29 Nov, 2018 09:01am

Pakistanis can earn 1% more on national savings schemes as rates go up

Rs100,000 investment in a savings account will now yield Rs7,000 Published 02 Nov, 2018 08:17am