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Pakistan keeps policy rate unchanged at 10.5% over inflation concerns
The decision was contrary to analysts' expectations of a second successive cut in the policy rate
Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
The decision was contrary to analysts' expectations of a second successive cut in the policy rate
The verdict comes ahead of elections on February 12, the first in the South Asian country of 170 million people since Hasina's overthrow in August 2024
Separately, Lahore court extends interim bail of YouTuber Rajab Butt until Feb. 16 in online gambling case
