Economy
Pakistan targets $1bn AI economy with nationwide digital push
Pakistan is fast-tracking its artificial intelligence (AI) transformation under a national roadmap that positions the technology as a central pillar of future economic growth, backed by a proposed $1 billion investment target by 2030.
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Galiyat insurance scheme offers relief to herders
In a bid to address rising human-wildlife conflict, WWF-Pakistan and Jubilee General Insurance have introduced a livestock insurance scheme in the Galiyat region to protect herders from financial losses caused by predators such as common leopards.
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SECP opens door to Shariah-compliant digital financing
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued new guidelines aimed at expanding the availability of Shariah-compliant digital financing products, making interest-free financial services more accessible across the country.
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PM begins Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commenced an official three-nation visit covering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Republic of Türkiye from today until April 18, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and advancing regional diplomatic engagement.
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Pakistan, China investment drive gains momentum in Ningbo outreach
Pakistan-China economic engagement gathered pace as efforts to attract Chinese investment into 21 priority sectors intensified through a high-level outreach in Ningbo, bringing together around 100 enterprises and key industry stakeholders across multiple sectors.
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Pakistan calls diplomacy the only way forward
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has stressed that diplomacy remains an ongoing “process, not an event,” as Pakistan continues its engagement with international partners amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
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Fertilizer offtake increases 88% YoY in March 2026
Fertilizer consumption in Pakistan witnessed strong performance in March 2026, as overall nutrient offtake increased by 88% year-on-year to 414,000 tonnes, according to the latest Monthly Fertilizer Review released by the National Fertilizer Development Centre (NFDC).
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 10.41 | 10.91 | 0.00 | 15-04-2026 |
| 2W | 10.41 | 10.91 | 0.00 | 15-04-2026 |
| 1M | 10.58 | 11.08 | -0.06 | 15-04-2026 |
| 3M | 11.19 | 11.44 | -0.04 | 15-04-2026 |
| 6M | 11.29 | 11.54 | -0.05 | 15-04-2026 |
| 9M | 11.43 | 11.93 | -0.03 | 15-04-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.48 | 11.98 | -0.05 | 15-04-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 10.35 | 10.85 | -0.07 | 15-04-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 10.52 | -0.03 | 16-04-2026 |
| 2W | 10.59 | -0.02 | 16-04-2026 |
| 1M | 10.65 | -0.08 | 16-04-2026 |
| 2M | 10.91 | -0.06 | 16-04-2026 |
| 3M | 11.09 | -0.08 | 16-04-2026 |
| 4M | 11.22 | -0.07 | 16-04-2026 |
| 6M | 11.39 | -0.09 | 16-04-2026 |
| 9M | 11.54 | -0.17 | 16-04-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.59 | -0.19 | 16-04-2026 |
| 2Y | 11.91 | -0.18 | 16-04-2026 |
| 3Y | 11.95 | -0.17 | 16-04-2026 |
| 4Y | 11.98 | -0.23 | 16-04-2026 |
| 5Y | 12 | -0.22 | 16-04-2026 |
| 6Y | 12.17 | -0.17 | 16-04-2026 |
| 7Y | 12.26 | -0.16 | 16-04-2026 |
| 8Y | 12.34 | -0.15 | 16-04-2026 |
| 9Y | 12.42 | -0.14 | 16-04-2026 |
| 10Y | 12.48 | -0.09 | 16-04-2026 |
| 15Y | 12.61 | -0.10 | 16-04-2026 |
| 20Y | 12.7 | -0.12 | 16-04-2026 |
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 | 10 | 10 | 09-03-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 286 | 282 | 31-03-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 334 | 315 | 31-03-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 341 | 334 | 31-03-2026 |