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SAI Chief Criticizes 2% Interest Rate Cut, Calls for 5% Reduction to Boost Economy

KARACHI, December 16, 2024: Ahmed Azeem Alvi, President of the SITE Association of Industry Karachi, has voiced his disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to reduce interest rates by just 200 basis points (2%). Despite widespread requests from the business community, he insists that a reduction of 500 basis points (5%) is necessary…

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SBP increases policy rate by 150 bps

Karachi, November 30, 2018: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced to increase the key policy rate by 150 basis points (bps) to 10 percent. The decision was taken in a meeting of Monetary Policy Committee chaired by Tariq Bajaw Governor SBP held at SBP head office Karachi. According to a statement issued…

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