Economy
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Money supply nears Rs48tr in April
Pakistan’s broad money supply (M3) slipped slightly on a monthly basis in April 2026, reflecting a marginal contraction in liquidity after the sharp expansion seen in March, while annual growth remained robust amid elevated cash demand and expanding deposits in the banking system.
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Bilal Bin Saqib positions Pakistan at the intersection of drones, blockchain
Pakistan has positioned itself at the forefront of blockchain and drone technology convergence, with Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib declaring the deep integration of both technologies a major driving force behind the next wave of global industrial innovation and digitalization.
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OMO Result: SBP injects Rs14.53tr into Market
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted a reverse repo and Shariah Compliant Modarabah-based Open Market Operation (OMO) today, in which it cumulatively injected a total of Rs14.53trillion into the market, of which Rs13.94tr were injected through reverse repo OMO.
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Pakistan cracks down on human smuggling networks
Pakistan is taking strict action against human smuggling networks operating both inside and outside the country, with over 3,158 agents arrested since June 2023, assets worth millions seized and bank accounts frozen, as illegal migration attempts have dropped by an estimated 47% under the government's zero-tolerance policy.
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Qatar's Taameer Group keen to expand investment in Pakistan
Pakistan is actively courting foreign investment, with the government highlighting opportunities in tourism, hospitality, real estate and construction as key sectors open to international investors, with obstacles to investment already cleared through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
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Scammers using fake electricity bill subsidy links to steal consumer data
Pakistan's Power Division has warned electricity consumers to beware of a fraudulent scheme in which hackers and criminals are using fake QR codes and bogus online links to steal personal information under the pretense of a government electricity bill subsidy.
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.36 | 11.86 | 0.02 | 22-05-2026 |
| 2W | 11.36 | 11.86 | 0.01 | 22-05-2026 |
| 1M | 11.59 | 12.09 | 0.01 | 22-05-2026 |
| 3M | 12.09 | 12.34 | 0.03 | 22-05-2026 |
| 6M | 12.34 | 12.59 | 0.06 | 22-05-2026 |
| 9M | 12.44 | 12.94 | 0.05 | 22-05-2026 |
| 1Y | 12.51 | 13.01 | 0.06 | 22-05-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.25 | 11.75 | -0.02 | 22-05-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.52 | -0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
| 2W | 11.51 | 0.00 | 2026-05-25 |
| 1M | 11.53 | 0.06 | 2026-05-25 |
| 2M | 11.98 | -0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
| 3M | 12.16 | 0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
| 4M | 12.32 | 0.02 | 2026-05-25 |
| 6M | 12.48 | 0.05 | 2026-05-25 |
| 9M | 12.76 | 0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
| 1Y | 12.77 | 0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
| 2Y | 13.03 | 0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
| 3Y | 13.03 | 0.00 | 2026-05-25 |
| 4Y | 12.84 | -0.03 | 2026-05-25 |
| 5Y | 12.82 | -0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
| 6Y | 12.88 | 0.00 | 2026-05-25 |
| 7Y | 12.9 | 0.00 | 2026-05-25 |
| 8Y | 12.91 | 0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
| 9Y | 12.92 | 0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
| 10Y | 12.92 | 0.00 | 2026-05-25 |
| 15Y | 13.01 | 0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
| 20Y | 13.09 | 0.01 | 2026-05-25 |
Markets
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodity Producing Activities | 17.70M | 17.15M | 30-06-2026 |
| Agricultural Sector | 9.98M | 9.70M | 30-06-2026 |
| Manufacturing | 5.16M | 4.84M | 30-06-2026 |
| GDP {Total of GVA at bp} | 42.56M | 41.04M | 30-06-2026 |
| Gross National Income | 49.78M | 47.82M | 30-06-2026 |
| 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 |