ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Finance Ministry expects inflation to slow down significantly in May 2025, falling between 1.5% and 2% year-on-year, according to its latest monthly economic outlook report released on Thursday. This trend shows a sharp decline from last year’s double-digit inflation and reflects improving price stability in the country. The report comes after April’s Consumer […]
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Monetary policy update on may 5: SBP may lower rate to 11.5%
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce its new monetary policy on May 5, 2025. Analysts expect the central bank to cut the key policy rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 11.5%. The expected move comes as inflation continues to decline and interest rate cushions remain strong. Headline inflation dropped to […]