Pakistan's economic reforms push back monetary tightening

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) left its policy rate unchanged at 14.0% over the weekend. The fiscal adjustment programme appears to be back on track and means that there is less urgency for SBP to tighten policy. However, more economic reform is needed and will be the key area to watch.

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