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What Is The Primary Monetary Policy Discount Rate Baseline In Pakistan At The Closing Of The Pre-Budget Cycle, As Highlighted In Macro Reports?
Reflecting rapid disinflation, the central bank policy rate successfully receded from a high peak of 22% down to 11.5% during the review timeline preceding the budget.
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