State Bank holds the policy rate, and tells markets to watch inflation, not rumours
The Monetary Policy Committee kept the rate unchanged, citing a softer food index and a still-fragile rupee.
Pakistan Edition · Tuesday, 1 September 2026
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Banking, markets, the rupee, and practical money guidance for Pakistani households.
The Monetary Policy Committee kept the rate unchanged, citing a softer food index and a still-fragile rupee.
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