Economy
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Petrol to rise by around Rs8, HSD eyes massive Rs48 spike
Pakistani consumers are to face another heavy blow at the pumps as petrol is projected to rise by Rs7.78 per litre, while High-Speed Diesel (HSD) is estimated to jump by a staggering Rs47.81 per litre in the upcoming pricing review.
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Pakistan pitches Sindh's mega projects to Indonesian investors
Pakistan on Tuesday showcased Sindh's expanding investment landscape to Indonesian businesses, highlighting major upcoming projects including the development of Keti Bandar Port, the establishment of a Sindh International Facilitation Centre in Karachi, and AI-enabled data centres powered by affordable energy.
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FSC&RD issues over 505 variety names for enlistment of new crop varieties
The Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department (FSC&RD) has issued more than 505 variety names for the enlistment of new crop varieties, a move aimed at increasing the production and availability of certified, high-yielding seeds across the country.
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Dar calls for revitalised SAARC guided by Charter principles
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar called for a revitalised SAARC that upholds the principles of its Charter, stressing that regional connectivity, sustainable development and the collective well-being of South Asia's peoples must remain central to the grouping's future direction.
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PM lauds progress on Pakistan's cashless economy shift
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have lauded the economic team for significant progress in promoting digital payments and advancing the country's transition towards a cashless economy over the past year, saying the shift would enhance transparency, improve financial inclusion and support sustainable economic growth.
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Govt seeks stronger UNDP partnership to accelerate SDGs
Pakistan has called for deeper collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to accelerate sustainable development, strengthen climate resilience and expand access to development financing, during talks held in New York on Tuesday.
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SIMAP, GIZ promote green financing for surgical SMEs
The Surgical Instruments Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SIMAP), in collaboration with GIZ, organized a seminar chaired by SIMAP Chairman Zeshan Tariq to highlight sustainability, investment, and financing opportunities for export-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the surgical instruments sector.
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.36 | 11.86 | 0.02 | 14-07-2026 |
| 2W | 11.37 | 11.87 | 0.03 | 14-07-2026 |
| 1M | 11.39 | 11.89 | 0.04 | 14-07-2026 |
| 3M | 11.40 | 11.65 | 0.06 | 14-07-2026 |
| 6M | 11.40 | 11.65 | 0.07 | 14-07-2026 |
| 9M | 11.38 | 11.88 | 0.05 | 14-07-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.38 | 11.88 | 0.04 | 14-07-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.50 | 12.00 | 0.15 | 14-07-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.52 | 0.01 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2W | 11.52 | 0.01 | 2026-07-15 |
| 1M | 11.53 | 0.03 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2M | 11.53 | 0.10 | 2026-07-15 |
| 3M | 11.45 | 0.15 | 2026-07-15 |
| 4M | 11.5 | 0.17 | 2026-07-15 |
| 6M | 11.5 | 0.15 | 2026-07-15 |
| 9M | 11.6 | 0.22 | 2026-07-15 |
| 1Y | 11.6 | 0.19 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2Y | 11.61 | 0.17 | 2026-07-15 |
| 3Y | 11.61 | 0.17 | 2026-07-15 |
| 4Y | 11.69 | 0.20 | 2026-07-15 |
| 5Y | 11.71 | 0.20 | 2026-07-15 |
| 6Y | 11.8 | 0.18 | 2026-07-15 |
| 7Y | 11.87 | 0.17 | 2026-07-15 |
| 8Y | 11.93 | 0.14 | 2026-07-15 |
| 9Y | 11.98 | 0.10 | 2026-07-15 |
| 10Y | 12.05 | 0.10 | 2026-07-15 |
| 15Y | 12.23 | 0.05 | 2026-07-15 |
| 20Y | 12.34 | 0.04 | 2026-07-15 |
Markets
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodity Producing Activities | 17.70M | 17.15M | 30-06-2026 |
| Agricultural Sector | 9.98M | 9.70M | 30-06-2026 |
| Manufacturing | 5.16M | 4.84M | 30-06-2026 |
| GDP {Total of GVA at bp} | 42.56M | 41.04M | 30-06-2026 |
| Gross National Income | 49.78M | 47.82M | 30-06-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Rate | 12 | 12 | 15-06-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 293 | 294 | 30-06-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 344 | 348 | 30-06-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 356 | 358 | 30-06-2026 |