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Chery Master Pakistan signals new product expansion
Chery Master Pakistan is evaluating to launch two to three future models for the local market, including the Tiggo 4 HEV, QQ BEV, and Tiggo V, products that reflect Chery’s broader focus on hybrid, electric and multi-purpose mobility solutions.
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Govt extends CIF import facility for oil products till July 10
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has extended permission for the import of crude oil and petroleum products on a Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) basis until July 10, 2026, providing continued operational flexibility to the energy sector amid evolving external account pressures.
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SECP incorporates historic 4,082 firms in a single month
Pakistan’s corporate sector achieved a historic milestone in April 2026 as the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered a record 4,082 new companies during the month, marking the highest monthly incorporation ever recorded in the country’s history.
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FCC strikes down Section 7E tax on property
In one of the most consequential tax rulings in Pakistan's recent judicial history, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) unanimously struck down Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, declaring the contested property levy unconstitutional, void from its very inception, and without any legal force whatsoever.
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Govt to end blanket power subsidy for under-200 unit consumers
Pakistan is preparing a major overhaul of its electricity subsidy structure, with the government planning to phase out blanket relief for most residential consumers using less than 200 electricity units per month from January 1, 2027, as part of reforms linked to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.34 | 11.84 | -0.02 | 07-05-2026 |
| 2W | 11.36 | 11.86 | 0.00 | 07-05-2026 |
| 1M | 11.38 | 11.88 | -0.01 | 07-05-2026 |
| 3M | 11.53 | 11.78 | 0.01 | 07-05-2026 |
| 6M | 11.73 | 11.98 | 0.00 | 07-05-2026 |
| 9M | 11.79 | 12.29 | -0.02 | 07-05-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.83 | 12.33 | 0.01 | 07-05-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.25 | 11.75 | -0.24 | 07-05-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.47 | -0.01 | 08-05-2026 |
| 2W | 11.37 | -0.01 | 08-05-2026 |
| 1M | 11.33 | -0.03 | 08-05-2026 |
| 2M | 11.54 | 0.01 | 08-05-2026 |
| 3M | 11.71 | -0.01 | 08-05-2026 |
| 4M | 11.78 | 0.00 | 08-05-2026 |
| 6M | 11.9 | 0.02 | 08-05-2026 |
| 9M | 11.96 | -0.02 | 08-05-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.99 | -0.03 | 08-05-2026 |
| 2Y | 12.18 | -0.03 | 08-05-2026 |
| 3Y | 12.29 | -0.01 | 08-05-2026 |
| 4Y | 12.44 | 0.00 | 08-05-2026 |
| 5Y | 12.46 | -0.03 | 08-05-2026 |
| 6Y | 12.58 | -0.02 | 08-05-2026 |
| 7Y | 12.65 | -0.03 | 08-05-2026 |
| 8Y | 12.71 | -0.05 | 08-05-2026 |
| 9Y | 12.8 | -0.04 | 08-05-2026 |
| 10Y | 12.86 | -0.05 | 08-05-2026 |
| 15Y | 13.03 | -0.03 | 08-05-2026 |
| 20Y | 13.13 | -0.01 | 08-05-2026 |
Markets
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodity Producing Activities | 17.13M | 16.61M | 30-06-2025 |
| Agricultural Sector | 9.69M | 9.55M | 30-06-2025 |
| Manufacturing | 4.84M | 4.75M | 30-06-2025 |
| GDP {Total of GVA at bp} | 40.99M | 39.77M | 30-06-2025 |
| Gross National Income | 47.73M | 45.25M | 30-06-2025 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Rate | 12 | 10 | 27-04-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 293 | 286 | 30-04-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 351 | 334 | 30-04-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 353 | 341 | 30-04-2026 |