Business Desk 
Sep 15, 2025
In what seems to be the reflection of the country's current economic stability, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to maintain the benchmark policy rate at 11%.
The interest rate adjustment comes on the heels of the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on September 15, 2025. The move highlights the SBP's approach in light of current economic conditions.
It's worth noting that in the last adjustment that took place in May 2025, the interest rate was cut by 100 basis points at 11%.
The latest decision to maintain the rate follows global central banks assessing their own policies.
The Federal Reserve in the US is also expected to announce an interest rate cut in its upcoming meeting, with forecasts suggesting a 25 basis point reduction.
Like SBP, the European Central Bank (ECB) recently kept its key interest rates unchanged, indicating a pause after a period of easing.
Keeping the rate steady at 11%, the SBP is said to be with the aims of maintaining stability and manage inflation.
