Pakistan Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 11.5%

Pakistan's central bank has increased its monetary policy rate by 100 basis points, bringing it to 11.5%. This decision was made in response to mounting inflation risks.

27 Apr, 05:49 — 27 Apr, 10:51

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Central bank policy rate changes directly impact borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, influencing inflation, economic growth, and investment decisions. An increase typically aims to curb inflation but can also slow economic activity.

Key entitiesState Bank of Pakistan (SBP)Monetary Policy Committee

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What sources agree on

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised its key policy rate
The policy rate was increased by 100 basis points
The new policy rate is 11.5%
The decision was made by the Monetary Policy Committee

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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised its key policy rate to 11.5%

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The policy rate was increased by 100 basis points

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The new policy rate takes effect on Tuesday

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DawncentercenterneutralMostly Factualfactual reporting of central bank decision

express-tribunecentercenterneutralMostly Factualstraightforward reporting of monetary policy change

Coverage leans: balanced

Both outlets present the information in a neutral, factual manner without any discernible political lean, focusing solely on the central bank's decision.

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DawnMostly Factual2d ago

Central bank increases policy rate by 100 bps to 11.5pc

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday raised its key policy rate to 11.5 per cent. In its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee “decided to raise the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.50pc’“ with effect from Tuesday, the SBP said in a statement. On its website, the SBP said a “detailed monetary policy statement will be released shortly”. More to follow

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