Topic
policy rate
Every story Skardu Times has filed on policy rate, newest first.
Economy
PSX closes above 164,000 as buyers return after rate hike
Topline Securities says the benchmark gained 1,428.73 points, or 0.88 per cent, to settle at 164,467.20 despite the State Bank raising its policy rate by 50 basis points.
Economy
FPCCI and textile exporters reject SBP rate hike to 12 percent
Industry bodies say costlier credit will slow manufacturing and exports and want single-digit rates, while foreign investors welcomed the 50-basis-point increase, Profit reported.
Economy
SBP raises policy rate to 12% and projects $25bn reserves
Governor Jameel Ahmed says the $3.5 billion build-up to June 2027 will come mainly from dollar purchases in the market rather than fresh borrowing.
