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Pakistan central bank holds key rate at 10.5%

  • The decision follows a surprise 50-basis-point cut in December
  • It comes after cumulative ‌easing ⁠of ​1,150 ‌basis points since mid-2024
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Pakistan cuts key rate by 50 bps to 10.5% in surprise move after holding for four meetings

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