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Government launches tree plantation campaign at Lok Virsa

The government has launched a tree plantation campaign at Lok Virsa with the planting of a sapling to formally begin the drive.

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Pakistan boosts shipping capacity as PNSC grows to 12 vessels

To enhance Pakistan’s maritime and energy transport capacity, the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has expanded its fleet from 10 to 12 vessels with the induction of two Aframax-class tankers, Swan Lake and P. Aliki.

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Pakistan rules out wheat imports, assures adequate stocks for 2025–26

The Government of Pakistan has reaffirmed that it will not import wheat this year as existing reserves are sufficient to meet national demand while emphasizing food self-sufficiency and farmer welfare.

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Pakistani startups Haball, PostEx on Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2025 List

Pakistani startups, Haball and PostEx, have been named to Forbes Asia’s “100 To Watch” list for 2025. Both companies are part of Zayn VC’s portfolio.

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CDC, AKD Securities link up on RAAST

The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded AKD Securities Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, enabling investors to transfer funds instantly and securely.

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ECC approves Rs30bn grant for closure of utility USC

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved a technical supplementary grant of Rs30.216 billion to facilitate the smooth closure of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) of Pakistan

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CCoSOEs approves reconstitution of NESPAK BoD

The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) considered a single-point agenda regarding the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK).

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Inflation projected at 4–5% in August, signaling price stability

Inflation is projected to remain within the range of 4-5% in August 2025 which shows easing price pressures and a favorable policy environment.

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SECP grants approvals to boost digital lending sector

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued an Investment Finance Services license to Foremost Financial Services (Pvt.) Limited to operate as a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC).

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Govt orders immediate steps to tackle urban flooding threat

Authorities have been directed to take immediate and comprehensive measures to address the potential urban flooding in Gujrat, Sialkot and Lahore.

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Interest Rates
Tenor Bid Ask Chg Date
1W 10.84 11.34 0.00 28-08-2025
2W 10.79 11.29 -0.02 28-08-2025
1M 10.77 11.27 -0.02 28-08-2025
3M 10.79 11.04 0.01 28-08-2025
6M 10.78 11.03 0.00 28-08-2025
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ON 10.57 11.07 -0.38 28-08-2025
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2W 10.93 0.00 29-08-2025
1M 10.89 -0.01 29-08-2025
2M 10.85 0.00 29-08-2025
3M 10.8 -0.01 29-08-2025
4M 10.83 0.01 29-08-2025
6M 10.8 0.00 29-08-2025
9M 10.91 0.00 29-08-2025
1Y 10.94 0.02 29-08-2025
2Y 11.01 -0.01 29-08-2025
3Y 11.07 0.01 29-08-2025
4Y 11.32 0.01 29-08-2025
5Y 11.36 0.01 29-08-2025
6Y 11.6 0.00 29-08-2025
7Y 11.7 0.00 29-08-2025
8Y 11.8 0.00 29-08-2025
9Y 11.98 0.01 29-08-2025
10Y 12.02 0.01 29-08-2025
15Y 12.44 0.00 29-08-2025
20Y 12.44 0.00 29-08-2025
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 30-07-2025
Indicators Current Previous Date
General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) 272 264 31-07-2025
General - Wholesale Price Index 314 311 31-07-2025
Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator 320 310 31-07-2025
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August 28, 2025 at 07:43 PM GMT+05:00

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Government launches tree plantation campaign at Lok Virsa