Pakistan Seen Delaying Monetary Easing on Inflation Risks.

Pakistan's central bank is expected to delay its plans to lower interest rates due to concerns about inflation, despite a recent drop in consumer prices. Analysts predict that the State Bank of Pakistan will keep interest rates unchanged, with some even predicting a rate cut. Pakistan currently has the highest inflation rate in Asia, but consumer price growth has fallen below the interest rate for the first time in three years. The country is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund for a new bailout program, which could influence economic decisions, including interest rate adjustments. [Extracted from the article]