KARACHI, December 03 2024: The upcoming meeting of the State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set for December 16, 2024. A recent survey conducted by Topline Securities reveals that a majority of participants, 71%, anticipate a rate cut of at least 200 basis points (bps). Among them, 63% expect a 200bps reduction,…
KARACHI, November 04 2024: In the meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to reduce the policy rate by 250 basis points to 15 per cent, effective from November 5, 2024. The Committee observed a faster-than-expected decline in inflation, reaching close to the medium-term target in October. The tight monetary policy stance has been pivotal…
Karachi, November 1 2024: In a bold call to action, Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current monetary policy framework, urging a significant revision ahead of the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Sheikh highlighted that the prevailing policy rate…
KARACHI, October 24 2024: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) is calling on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce interest rates by at least 400 basis points in its upcoming meeting on November 4, 2024. In light of the current economic climate, APTMA emphasizes that immediate action is necessary to alleviate financial pressures…