Economy
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Petrol price cut by Rs6.59, diesel by Rs4.25 per litre
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, reducing the price of Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs6.59 per litre and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs4.25 per litre, effective November 7, 2026. The revised prices will remain effective till November 10, 2026, owing to a public holiday on November 9, 2026.
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KPRA South region collects over Rs1.4bn in Q1 FY27
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has collected over Rs1.4 billion in revenue from its South Region during the first quarter of the financial year 2026–27, exceeding its quarterly revenue target against an annual goal of Rs4.4bn.
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Pakistan calls for stronger trade ties, easier financing across OIC
Pakistan has called for stronger economic cooperation among Islamic countries, improved access to trade financing and coordinated efforts to boost intra-OIC trade, emphasizing the need to translate collective commitments into practical economic outcomes.
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Ahsan Iqbal wants media to track development outcomes
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has called on the media to take a more active role in spotlighting key national challenges, strengthening public accountability and keeping development priorities at the heart of national debate, saying the country’s future hinges on issues that are often drowned out by political controversy.
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PM Shehbaz approves TDAP overhaul
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the modernization of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), aimed at boosting exports, widening the reach of Pakistani products in global markets and bringing local industries, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in line with export standards.
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OMO Result: SBP injects Rs13.8tr
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 Rs13.76 trillion into the market of which Rs13.36tr were injected through reverse repo OMO.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widens to $3.9bn in October
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened 10.30% month-on-month (MoM) to $3.88bn in October 2026, compared to $3.52bn in September 2026, as imports rose at a much faster pace than exports during the month, according to provisional data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.89 | 12.39 | 0.04 | 06-11-2026 |
| 2W | 11.89 | 12.39 | 0.02 | 06-11-2026 |
| 1M | 11.91 | 12.41 | 0.03 | 06-11-2026 |
| 3M | 12.12 | 12.37 | 0.01 | 06-11-2026 |
| 6M | 12.32 | 12.57 | 0.01 | 06-11-2026 |
| 9M | 12.39 | 12.89 | 0.03 | 06-11-2026 |
| 1Y | 12.44 | 12.94 | 0.02 | 06-11-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.89 | 12.39 | -0.11 | 06-11-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 12 | -0.01 | 2026-11-10 |
| 2W | 12 | 0.01 | 2026-11-10 |
| 1M | 12.01 | 0.00 | 2026-11-10 |
| 2M | 12.12 | 0.04 | 2026-11-10 |
| 3M | 12.23 | 0.05 | 2026-11-10 |
| 4M | 12.34 | 0.04 | 2026-11-10 |
| 6M | 12.44 | 0.04 | 2026-11-10 |
| 9M | 12.59 | 0.04 | 2026-11-10 |
| 1Y | 12.65 | 0.05 | 2026-11-10 |
| 2Y | 12.52 | 0.02 | 2026-11-10 |
| 3Y | 12.41 | 0.01 | 2026-11-10 |
| 4Y | 12.52 | 0.03 | 2026-11-10 |
| 5Y | 12.52 | 0.02 | 2026-11-10 |
| 6Y | 12.59 | 0.02 | 2026-11-10 |
| 7Y | 12.62 | 0.02 | 2026-11-10 |
| 8Y | 12.67 | 0.02 | 2026-11-10 |
| 9Y | 12.7 | 0.04 | 2026-11-10 |
| 10Y | 12.72 | 0.03 | 2026-11-10 |
| 15Y | 12.81 | 0.03 | 2026-11-10 |
| 20Y | 12.87 | 0.02 | 2026-11-10 |
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 | 26-10-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 308 | 304 | 31-10-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 361 | 357 | 31-10-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 373 | 366 | 31-10-2026 |