Economy
SBP revises investment limits for banks in shares, startups and mutual funds
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has amended Regulation R-6 of its Prudential Regulations for Corporate/Commercial Banking, revising the limits on how much banks and development finance institutions (DFIs) can invest in shares, startups, mutual funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and private equity funds, and requiring them to have a formal policy for such investment decisions.
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KTBA urges FBR to lift IRIS restriction on opening wealth balance for tax year 2026
The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to lift a restriction in its IRIS filing system that stops individuals who return to Pakistan after a period as non-residents from entering the correct opening wealth balance for tax year 2026.
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Diesel price rises by Rs1.91 per litre, petrol unchanged
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, raising the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs1.91 per litre while keeping Motor Spirit (petrol) unchanged, effective from October 24, 2026 to October 26, 2026.
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BOA approves Karachi Industrial Park as Federal SEZ
The Board of Approvals (BOA) for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) has approved the application for Karachi Industrial Park (KIP) as a Federal SEZ, along with general eligibility criteria for government-funded provision of utilities up to the zero point of privately established SEZs and a land lease policy for public sector SEZs and industrial estates in Punjab.
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Pakistan targets investment-led growth through sustained reforms
Pakistan aims to convert macroeconomic stability into sustainable, investment-driven and export-led growth through continued structural reforms, fiscal discipline and consistent economic policies, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said during a meeting with senior World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) representatives.
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Pakistan’s industrial sector needs action, not assurances: Zubair Motiwala
Pakistan’s industries are closing and entrepreneurs are reluctant to make new investments amid persistent economic challenges and a lack of concrete action to address business community concerns, Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala said.
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Finance Minister calls for sustainable financing for climate resilience
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has termed climate change and population growth Pakistan’s two existential challenges, saying both carry far-reaching consequences for economic stability, food security, communities and public finances, and called for stronger disaster preparedness, climate resilience and risk management.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.36 | 11.86 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 2W | 11.39 | 11.89 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 1M | 11.43 | 11.93 | -0.01 | 23-10-2026 |
| 3M | 11.75 | 12.00 | -0.01 | 23-10-2026 |
| 6M | 12.16 | 12.41 | -0.02 | 23-10-2026 |
| 9M | 12.20 | 12.70 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 1Y | 12.25 | 12.75 | -0.01 | 23-10-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.45 | 11.95 | 0.39 | 23-10-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.45 | 0.02 | 2026-10-26 |
| 2W | 11.4 | 0.02 | 2026-10-26 |
| 1M | 11.45 | 0.05 | 2026-10-26 |
| 2M | 11.68 | 0.01 | 2026-10-26 |
| 3M | 11.91 | 0.02 | 2026-10-26 |
| 4M | 12.03 | 0.03 | 2026-10-26 |
| 6M | 12.26 | 0.01 | 2026-10-26 |
| 9M | 12.42 | 0.00 | 2026-10-26 |
| 1Y | 12.45 | 0.01 | 2026-10-26 |
| 2Y | 12.65 | 0.01 | 2026-10-26 |
| 3Y | 12.71 | 0.01 | 2026-10-26 |
| 4Y | 12.78 | -0.01 | 2026-10-26 |
| 5Y | 12.81 | 0.00 | 2026-10-26 |
| 6Y | 12.84 | 0.00 | 2026-10-26 |
| 7Y | 12.84 | 0.00 | 2026-10-26 |
| 8Y | 12.83 | 0.00 | 2026-10-26 |
| 9Y | 12.82 | 0.00 | 2026-10-26 |
| 10Y | 12.82 | 0.00 | 2026-10-26 |
| 15Y | 12.9 | 0.00 | 2026-10-26 |
| 20Y | 12.95 | 0.00 | 2026-10-26 |
Markets
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodity Producing Activities | 17.71M | 17.13M | 30-06-2026 |
| Agricultural Sector | 10.01M | 9.68M | 30-06-2026 |
| Manufacturing | 5.13M | 4.84M | 30-06-2026 |
| GDP {Total of GVA at bp} | 42.50M | 41.00M | 30-06-2026 |
| Gross National Income | 48.99M | 47.39M | 30-06-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Rate | 12 | 12 | 14-09-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 304 | 300 | 30-09-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 357 | 351 | 30-09-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 366 | 360 | 30-09-2026 |