Dossier
CPI inflation
Coverage of CPI inflation in the Nexus archive.
- Uncertainty in Gulf likely to keep policy rate unchanged
The State Bank of Pakistan is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged amid uncertainty from the Gulf war, which has driven global oil prices above $100 per barrel. Analysts suggest the central bank prioritizes stability over growth, with the World Bank projecting economic growth below 4% in FY27 despite government targets.