Economy
SBP adopts AAOIFI Shariah Standard on Tawarruq
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has adopted the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) Shariah Standard No. 30 on Monetization (Tawarruq) with immediate effect, subject to clarifications and amendments specified in Appendix A.
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Pakistan eyes new financing deals to extend debt maturities
Pakistan has explored new financing avenues, including Sukuk issuances, Panda Bonds, debt swaps, secured financing and public-private partnerships, as the government seeks to extend debt maturities, reduce repayment pressures and strengthen access to international capital markets.
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Pakistan eyes new Sukuk, Panda bonds with Sharjah Islamic Bank
Pakistan has discussed potential Sukuk issuance, further Panda bond offerings and MIGA-backed financing with Sharjah Islamic Bank as part of efforts to diversify funding sources, extend debt maturities and ease repayment pressures without increasing overall external debt.
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Pakistan, UNDP discuss development financing, climate investment
Pakistan has discussed expanding development financing, climate-related investment and private sector-led employment with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), focusing on converting existing financing opportunities into bankable projects.
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Petrol price cut by Rs3.93 per litre, diesel unchanged
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, reducing the price of Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs3.93 per litre while keeping High-Speed Diesel (HSD) unchanged, effective from October 17, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
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Canada overtakes China as top source of FDI into Pakistan in September
Canada emerged as the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Pakistan in September 2026, with gross inflows of $85.3m and no outflows, according to provisional data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Mining, quarrying sector draws largest FDI inflows in September
Pakistan’s mining and quarrying sector attracted the largest gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in September 2026, receiving $62.6m with no outflows, according to provisional data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.38 | 11.88 | 0.01 | 16-10-2026 |
| 2W | 11.38 | 11.88 | 0.00 | 16-10-2026 |
| 1M | 11.44 | 11.94 | 0.00 | 16-10-2026 |
| 3M | 11.76 | 12.01 | 0.02 | 16-10-2026 |
| 6M | 12.18 | 12.43 | 0.00 | 16-10-2026 |
| 9M | 12.22 | 12.72 | 0.02 | 16-10-2026 |
| 1Y | 12.27 | 12.77 | 0.03 | 16-10-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.50 | 12.00 | 0.02 | 16-10-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.49 | 0.00 | 2026-10-19 |
| 2W | 11.37 | 0.01 | 2026-10-19 |
| 1M | 11.4 | 0.00 | 2026-10-19 |
| 2M | 11.64 | -0.01 | 2026-10-19 |
| 3M | 11.8 | 0.01 | 2026-10-19 |
| 4M | 11.94 | -0.01 | 2026-10-19 |
| 6M | 12.25 | 0.01 | 2026-10-19 |
| 9M | 12.4 | 0.00 | 2026-10-19 |
| 1Y | 12.43 | -0.02 | 2026-10-19 |
| 2Y | 12.64 | 0.00 | 2026-10-19 |
| 3Y | 12.69 | 0.00 | 2026-10-19 |
| 4Y | 12.74 | 0.01 | 2026-10-19 |
| 5Y | 12.75 | 0.01 | 2026-10-19 |
| 6Y | 12.79 | -0.01 | 2026-10-19 |
| 7Y | 12.81 | 0.00 | 2026-10-19 |
| 8Y | 12.83 | 0.00 | 2026-10-19 |
| 9Y | 12.81 | 0.01 | 2026-10-19 |
| 10Y | 12.8 | 0.00 | 2026-10-19 |
| 15Y | 12.89 | 0.00 | 2026-10-19 |
| 20Y | 12.95 | 0.00 | 2026-10-19 |
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 | 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 |