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flag Pakistan's central bank held interest rates steady at 10.5% in Jan 2026 despite lower inflation, citing persistent core inflation and strong growth.

flag The State Bank of Pakistan kept its key policy rate at 10.5% on January 26, 2026, defying expectations of a cut despite easing headline inflation to 5.6% year-on-year in December 2025. flag The central bank cited persistent core inflation near 7.4% and strong economic growth, with real GDP rising 3.7% in the first quarter of FY26, driven by manufacturing, agriculture, and domestic demand. flag While the trade deficit widened due to higher imports, resilient remittances and stable commodity prices kept the current account deficit within a projected 0–1% of GDP. flag Foreign exchange reserves reached $16.1 billion by January 16, with projections to exceed $18 billion by June 2026. flag The SBP also reduced the average Cash Reserve Requirement from 6% to 5% to boost liquidity.

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