Pakistan Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 12% Amid Inflation and Regional Risks
Pakistan's central bank raised its policy rate by 50 basis points to 12 per cent, the first increase since April, aiming to anchor inflation expectations amid rising risks. The Monetary Policy Committee cited the intensification of the West Asia conflict and domestic wheat supply issues as factors elevating inflation, which eased slightly to 10.3% in September. Despite stable forex reserves around USD 21 billion and a steady GDP growth forecast of 3.7%, the committee emphasized the rate hike's role in preserving macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 26 Oct, 01:31 pm. Other outlets followed.