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Overseas investors repatriate $593m in 2MFY26

Foreign investors ' repatriation of profit and dividends rose 115.76% YoY in 2MFY26 to $592.7 million compared to $274.71m worth of repatriation in the same period last year, the latest data issued by the central bank revealed.

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Bank deposit rate falls by 58bps in August

Pakistan’s banking sector saw a notable recalibration in August 2025 as deposit and lending rates continued their downward drift, reflecting the broader monetary easing cycle.

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Govt pledges support for flood relief and tourism development in Gilgit-Baltistan

The federal government has assured continued financial support for flood relief and tourism-driven development in Gilgit-Baltistan.

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NDMA and Jazz–VEON harness digital infrastructure for citizen safety

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Jazz–VEON have strengthened collaboration on disaster monitoring, early warning systems, and resilient communications to enhance Pakistan’s readiness against climate-related and natural disasters.

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Pakistan makes big play for U.S. textile dollars

Pakistan's top diplomat in Washington is making an aggressive play for American textile buyers, capitalizing on what officials describe as unprecedented opportunities created by recent global trade disruptions.

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Karachi gears up for 26th ITCN Asia

Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. is proud to announce the 26th edition of ITCN Asia Karachi, Pakistan's largest IT and Telecom expo and conference, set to take place from September 23 to 25, 2025, at the Expo Centre in Karachi.

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Govt to launch major RLNG domestic connection drive

In a significant development for Pakistan's energy sector, the federal government today unveiled an ambitious plan to rapidly expand RLNG-based domestic gas connections across the country, said a press release issued today.

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Danida returns to Pakistan with 33 MGD wastewater project

The Government of Pakistan and the Danida Sustainable Infrastructure Finance (DSIF), Denmark, have signed a concessional loan agreement for the project titled “Construction of Eastern Wastewater Treatment Plant (33 MGD) of Faisalabad City Phase-I.”

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Weekly SPI decreases by 1.34%

Pakistan's short-term inflation decreased by 1.34% compared to the previous week, while it rose by 4.17% compared to the same period last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday.

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Pakistan's cotton output surges 40% YoY

Cotton arrivals in Pakistan have jumped significantly, with a 40% YoY increase as of mid-September 2025.

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Interest Rates
Tenor Bid Ask Chg Date
1W 10.80 11.30 0.01 19-09-2025
2W 10.80 11.30 0.02 19-09-2025
1M 10.79 11.29 0.02 19-09-2025
3M 10.80 11.05 0.01 19-09-2025
6M 10.82 11.07 0.02 19-09-2025
9M 10.79 11.29 0.01 19-09-2025
1Y 10.82 11.32 0.03 19-09-2025
Tenor Bid Ask Chg Date
ON 10.98 11.48 0.11 19-09-2025
Name Bid Chg Date
1W 11 0.00 2025-09-22
2W 10.88 0.05 2025-09-22
1M 10.89 0.04 2025-09-22
2M 10.9 0.03 2025-09-22
3M 10.85 0.01 2025-09-22
4M 10.9 0.01 2025-09-22
6M 10.85 0.01 2025-09-22
9M 10.98 0.00 2025-09-22
1Y 10.99 0.00 2025-09-22
2Y 11.2 0.00 2025-09-22
3Y 11.15 -0.01 2025-09-22
4Y 11.41 -0.02 2025-09-22
5Y 11.45 -0.02 2025-09-22
6Y 11.64 -0.01 2025-09-22
7Y 11.74 -0.01 2025-09-22
8Y 11.84 -0.01 2025-09-22
9Y 12 0.00 2025-09-22
10Y 12 0.00 2025-09-22
15Y 12.45 0.00 2025-09-22
20Y 12.43 0.00 2025-09-22
Markets
Indicators Current Previous Date
Commodity Producing Activities 16.97M 16.59M 30-06-2025
Agricultural Sector 9.60M 9.55M 30-06-2025
Manufacturing 4.81M 4.75M 30-06-2025
GDP {Total of GVA at bp} 40.80M 39.73M 30-06-2025
Gross National Income 48.17M 45.21M 30-06-2025
Indicators Current Previous Date
Target Rate 11 11 15-09-2025
Indicators Current Previous Date
General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) 270 272 31-08-2025
General - Wholesale Price Index 314 314 31-08-2025
Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator 329 320 31-08-2025
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September 19, 2025 at 06:56 PM GMT+05:00

Overseas investors repatriate $593m in 2MFY26

September 19, 2025 at 06:44 PM GMT+05:00

Bank deposit rate falls by 58bps in August

September 19, 2025 at 05:00 PM GMT+05:00

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