Pak cenbank keeps interest rate at 22% amid alarming inflation surge March 18, 2024 at 01:10AM

Pakistan's inflation rate reached an alarming 32.89% on Friday, prompting the central bank to keep key interest rates at 22% for the sixth consecutive term. "Inflation warrants a cautious approach, requires continuity of current monetary stance to bring inflation down to target range of 5 – 7% by Sept 2025", the central bank said.