Markets

Bonds, Fixed income, investor sentiment, financial markets

Interest rate

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Pakistan just hiked interest rates for the first time in three years. Here is what that means for your money.

May 16, 2026

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5 min read

Pakistan just hiked interest rates for the first time in three years. Here is what that means for your money.

SBP raises to 11.5% · IMF sends $1.3bn · Reserves hit $21bn · KSE-100 reaction · Your full brief.

Pakistan

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The KSE-100 just jumped 15%. Saudi Arabia just sent $3bn. Here is what is driving Pakistan's markets right now

Apr 18, 2026

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5 min read

The KSE-100 just jumped 15%. Saudi Arabia just sent $3bn. Here is what is driving Pakistan's markets right now

KSE-100 at 173,939 · GBP/PKR at 377 · Saudi $8bn package · IMF forecasts · SBP decision in 9 days