Islamabad: The Monetary Policy Committee, which monitors the country’s economic direction, has today decided to maintain the interest rate at 11 percent, which is the same level for the fourth consecutive meeting.
The committee has said that this decision has been taken in recognition of the fact that the fundamentals of the economy are stabilizing and the effects of the reduction made in the previous tranche have not yet been fully revealed.
It should be remembered that the interest rate was reduced from 12 percent to 11 percent in May 2025.
There was a demand for a 2 percent reduction from the trade and industry circles, who said that the interest rate should be reduced to 9 percent in the context of inflation.
According to the official statement, the current interest rate is an attempt to maintain a balance between price stability, credit costs, and moving the economy forward on a growth path.
This decision has been taken keeping in mind the ongoing economic conditions and external sector pressures, and it is clear that a cautious approach has been taken on the way forward.
