SBP to publish monetary policy report biannually

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that it will begin publishing a Monetary Policy Report (MPR) on a biannual basis to provide a clearer assessment of the impact of its policy decisions. The central bank has also released the advance schedule of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings for FY26 as part of efforts to enhance transparency and predictability. “In line with SBP’s Strategic Plan — Vision 2028 — and to enhance transparency in the monetary policy formulation process, the SBP will be publishing a MPR on a biannual basis,” said a statement issued by the bank on Tuesday. The reports will be published within two weeks of the MPC meetings in July and January each year and will include updated projections for key macroeconomic indicators. These MPRs will supplement SBP’s existing monetary policy communications with stakeholders.