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Inflation seen easing to near 4% in August in Pakistan
Falling energy costs offset food price spikes; analysts say trend opens room for further interest rate cuts
Aug 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
Falling energy costs offset food price spikes; analysts say trend opens room for further interest rate cuts
Jameel Ahmad warns overreliance on external financing fuels boom-bust cycles
Central bank forecasts GDP growth of 3.25-4.25% and reserves rising to $15.5B by year-end, but warns external financing needs remain high despite stronger remittances
Updated framework introduces stricter red flags, advanced analytics, and global best practices to help banks detect and prevent illicit financial flows through trade channels
Central bank ends policy allowing banks to freeze exporters’ earnings over payment delays, aiming to ease cash-flow pressures and boost business confidence
Public Accounts Committee chief directs FBR, Interior Ministry, SBP and others to submit reports at the next meeting