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In a major shakeup of global trade dynamics, US tariffs on Pakistan have surged to 29%, dealing a significant blow to bilateral trade and Pakistan’s export economy. This action is part of a wider move under former President Donald Trump’s revived protectionist policy, imposing reciprocal tariffs on over 180 countries. Trump justified the decision by…
Karachi, March 10, 2025 — Monetary Policy Update March 10 2025 – The SBP maintains the interest rate in March 2025 at 12%, signaling a cautious approach to macroeconomic stability. This decision follows the latest Monetary Policy Update (March 10, 2025), where the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) highlighted declining inflation, improving economic activity, and external…
Pakistan’s economic landscape has been undergoing significant changes, with a series of interest rate cuts initiated by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) since mid-2024, now taking monetary policy expectations of rate cuts to an end. However, with inflation stabilizing and external economic factors shifting, experts suggest that the monetary easing cycle may be approaching…
In a major economic milestone, Pakistan recorded $729 Million Current Account Surplus in Nov 2024, marking the highest monthly surplus in over a decade. This achievement reflects a sustained improvement in the country’s external account position, driven by higher remittances, a decline in imports, and moderate growth in exports. According to the State Bank of…
Karachi, December 16, 2024 — In today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, SBP cuts 2.0% interest rate states the Monetary Policy Update Dec 16 2024. With the reduction in the policy rate by 200 basis points the effective rate stands at 13%, effective December 17, 2024, citing a decline in headline inflation to 4.9% in…
ISLAMABAD: December 7, 2024 — Paksitan’s weekly inflation slows to 3.57%. It is the Short-term inflation, as measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), measured as 3.57% year-on-year for the week ending December 5, signaling relief for consumers amidst easing prices of vegetables and pulses. This marks the second consecutive week of deceleration, with inflation…
KARACHI: In a significant move, the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has expressed optimism about the expected policy rate cut of 200 basis points (bps) reduction in the policy rate during the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee – MPC meeting on December 16. With inflation showing signs of stability, this cut could be the first of several,…
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s exports rise by 12.57%, the overall trade performance has shown a mixed but promising trend in the first five months of the fiscal year 2024-25, with significant improvements in exports and a narrowing trade deficit. The data, released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), reflects both year-on-year (YoY) growth and monthly…
The Punjab government has taken a groundbreaking step in agriculture and aquaculture by introducing the Punjab Shrimp Farming Internship Program and the country’s largest Shrimp Farming Pilot Project. These initiatives aim to transform South Punjab’s barren and saline lands into productive areas, providing economic opportunities for the youth and boosting the province’s economy. The internship…
The financial institutions and rating agencies of the world have praised the Pakistan’s inflation control and economic stability. Pakistan and Turkey have also been grappling with major economic problems related to inflation and interest rates in the last two years. This Note compares the paths forward for inflation, monetary policy, and overall economic performance between…
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