State Bank of Pakistan is set to announce its latest monetary policy decision on October 26, 2026, amid rising inflation, global oil price volatility, and economic uncertainty. The benchmark interest rate currently stands at 11.5%, following the previous Monetary Policy Committee meeting in September.

Market expectations remain divided, with 61% of surveyed participants anticipating a rate hike and 39% expecting no change. A 50-basis-point increase is the most widely anticipated adjustment.

The decision could significantly influence borrowing costs, business investment, industrial growth, inflation, and Pakistan’s overall economic outlook.

Businessmen Group Unveils 30 Candidates for KCCI Elections 2026–28

Karachi’s business community has intensified election activities ahead of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry elections for 2026–28. The Businessmen Group introduced its 30 candidates—15 each from the corporate and associate classes—at a business gathering attended by BMG Chairman Zubair Motiwala. Hosted by Shahid Ismail, Shoaib Ismail, Hafiz Junaid Ismail and Muzammil Shoaib, the event brought together prominent business and social figures, including Khalid Arain, Haji Rafiq Pardesi, Ahmed Chinoy, Aqeel Karim Dhedhi and Arif Habib.

Seen Profit Launches Test Transmission as Pakistan’s First International Satellite Business TV Channel

Seen Profit, Pakistan’s first international satellite business TV channel, has officially launched its test transmission. Chairman ACM Group Farhan Pardesi inaugurated the broadcast, while President Seen Profit Irfan Pardesi led a special prayer. CEO Seen Profit Irfan Memon, Chairman Cable Operators Association Khalid Arain, Seen Profit satellite service provider Syed Mehdi Raza, Naveed Ahmed Gilani and the Seen Profit team attended the ceremony. A commemorative cake was cut to mark the launch of the satellite and digital business channel. Participants congratulated the management and expressed their best wishes for Seen Profit’s success.