A logo of the State Bank of Pakistan is pictured on a reception desk at the head office in Karachi, July 16, 2019. — ReutersAnalysts push first cut to late FY26 or FY27.IMF urges “tight, data-dependent” stance amid inflation risks.Rupee, external pressures limit room to ease.
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