The government raised ₨950 billion through treasury bill auctions on Wednesday while increasing cut-off yields by up to 40 basis points across major tenors. The move marked the second upward adjustment since the State Bank of Pakistan raised its policy rate to 11.5% on April 27 to manage inflation and liquidity pressures. According to official […]
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KSE-100 surges 6.35% as trading resumes after temporary halt
KARACHI — Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index surged sharply on Tuesday, advancing 9,303.75 points, or 6.35 per cent, during early trading, triggering a temporary market halt due to the steep rally. According to a notification from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the halt was activated when the KSE-30 index recorded a 5 percent increase from the […]
SBP keeps policy rate at 10.5%
The State Bank of Pakistan kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 10.5 percent on Monday. The move aims to contain inflation risks and maintain economic stability. Businesses, investors, and borrowers across Pakistan will be directly affected by the decision. The decision was taken during the Monetary Policy Committee meeting chaired by SBP Governor Jameel […]
KSE-100 dips to 188,001 amid policy rate surprise
Pakistan’s benchmark stock index, the KSE-100, faced pressure during intraday trading on Tuesday, closing at 188,001.04 points at 12:00pm PKT, down 586.62 points or 0.31 percent from Monday’s close of 188,587.66 points. Read More: Stocks fall 580 points ahead of SBP policy decision The index reached an intraday high of 189,521.32 points in early trading […]
SBP holds key policy rate at 10.5 percent
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its key policy rate unchanged at 10.5 percent on Monday, following its Monetary Policy Committee meeting. Headline inflation stood at 5.6 percent in December 2025, while core inflation remained higher at 7.4 percent. The committee said this decision aims to ensure price stability and support sustainable economic growth. […]