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Understanding SBP Policy Rate and its Impact on Economy
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Understanding SBP Policy Rate and its Impact on Economy

On 9 March 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held its policy rate steady at 10.5%, pausing a cutting cycle that had reduced borrowing costs by 1,150 basis points in less than two years. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cited a sharply deteriorating geopolitical environment following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, […]
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Minimum Wage in Pakistan: Laws, Process and Current Rates
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Minimum Wage in Pakistan: Laws, Process and Current Rates

Among the many issues debated after the announcement of annual budgets by federal and provincial…
Feb 21·muzaffar.shah
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Net Metering to Net Billing: Regulatory Decision Vs PML-N Manifesto Commitment

Should regulatory authorities be legally bound to ensure their decisions align with the commitments made…
Feb 16· 0 comments
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PSLM: Every Third Pakistani Still Illiterate

Pakistan’s overall literacy rate stands at 63 percent, which is the lowest among South Asian…
Jan 29· 0 comments
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DVIP: 1 in 4 Districts have 20%+ Unemployment-to-Population Ratio

According to the District Vulnerability Index Pakistan (DVIP) 2025 report by the Population Council, 36…
Jan 26· 0 comments
DVIP: 1 in 3 Districts Faces Higher Dependents than Workers
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DVIP: 1 in 3 Districts Faces Higher Dependents than Workers

Nearly one in three districts in Pakistan has a higher proportion of non-working-age individuals than…
Jan 25·muzaffar.shah
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PSLM: Municipal Garbage Collection Services Decline Across Pakistan

The Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) Survey 2024-2025 has revealed that only 11…
Jan 24· 0 comments
Governance

Governance Snapshot: What Does Data Reveal About Federal Capital

Islamabad has seen its voting population nearly double since the last local government elections in…
Dec 13· 0 comments
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FAFEN Proposes Constitutional Reforms to Strengthen Local Governments

ISLAMABAD, November 16, 2025: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has urged the Parliament…
Nov 16· 0 comments
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PVAR Ordinance: Is Crypto Now Legal in Pakistan?

If you trade crypto in Pakistan, you might have felt anxious, not only because of…
Oct 22· 0 comments
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