Today is the State Bank’s monetary policy committee meeting.

he State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for the current fiscal year will be held today (Monday) in Karachi,

A survey report released by Topline Securities stated that 84 percent of people expected the interest rate to remain unchanged, while 14 percent expressed the hope for an increase of 50 basis points and two percent predicted 100 basis point increase in the interest rate.

The petrol price in Pakistan increased by Rs24 after the last meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee.

The report further stated that the difference between inflation and the interest rate and inflate percentage is more than 250 basis points. 

The committee is expected to review the country’s latest economic situation, with particular focus on inflation, interest rates, economic growth, and other key financial indicators.

The meeting will determine whether the central bank should maintain the existing policy rate or make an adjustment in response to prevailing economic conditions.

According to the monetary policy calendar issued by the State Bank, the Monetary Policy Statement and related information will be released following the conclusion of the meeting.

The first MPC meeting of the current fiscal year was held on July 27, 2026. The decision from today’s meeting is being closely watched by businesses, investors, and financial markets for indications about the future direction of monetary policy.