State Bank Of Pakistan Raises Interest Rate To 12 Percent

The State Bank of Pakistan lifted its benchmark policy rate by 50 basis points on Monday, marking the first increase following three consecutive stationary meetings.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 26, 2026 · 3:54 PM 1 min read

Key takeaways

The State Bank of Pakistan raised its benchmark policy rate by 50 basis points on Monday.

The new interest rate is 12 percent, up from the previous 11.5 percent.

This adjustment is the first interest rate hike after three consecutive sessions of no change.

The next Monetary Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for 14 December 2026.

On Monday, the State Bank of Pakistan raised the benchmark policy rate by 50 basis points, moving the figure from 11.5 percent to 12 percent.

Following three straight meetings where officials kept the rate steady, this adjustment marks the initial rate hike.

Officials set the upcoming gathering of the Monetary Policy Committee for 14 December 2026.

Questions and answers

What is the new interest rate in Pakistan?

The State Bank of Pakistan raised the benchmark policy rate to 12 percent.

When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?

The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled to be held on 14 December 2026.

State Bank Of Pakistan Raises Interest Rate To 12 Percent

Key takeaways

Questions and answers

What is the new interest rate in Pakistan?

When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?

NationPulse Desk

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