Pak cenbank keeps interest rate at 22% amid alarming inflation surge - Qoneqt
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    Ansari Uzair in India

    18 Mar 06:00 PM


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    Pak cenbank keeps interest rate at 22% amid alarming inflation surge

    Pakistans inflation rate reached an alarming 32.89% on Friday, prompting the central bank to keep key interest rates at 22% for the sixth consecutive term. "Inflation warrants a cautious approach, requires continuity of current monetary stance to bring inflation down to target range of 5 – 7% by Sept 2025", the central bank said.