Economy
Banks extend hours for tax payments until June 30
Commercial banks and NBP branches handling customs collections have been directed to extend their working hours from June 27 to June 30, 2026, to facilitate the payment of government duties and taxes through Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Alternate Delivery Channels (ADCs), on the request of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Pakistan showcases basmati, eyes deeper EU trade ties
Pakistan's basmati rice took centre stage at the Pakistan Rice Festival 2026 in the Netherlands, drawing more than 100 importers, retailers, food industry experts, chefs, diplomatic representatives and business leaders from across Europe in a bid to deepen trade ties and open new market avenues for Pakistani agricultural exports.
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HDIP, DGPC directed to submit restructuring plan within two weeks
The Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP) and the Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions (DGPC) have been directed to submit a comprehensive restructuring plan within two weeks, aimed at strengthening governance, operational efficiency and the institute's strategic role in Pakistan's energy sector.
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Chinese investors eye bigger role in Pakistan capital market
China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) has welcomed the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) efforts aimed at facilitating Chinese investment in Pakistan’s capital market, while signaling greater interest from Chinese investors in the country’s financial sector.
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FBR committee pledges EFS fixes
A Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) special committee on the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) has committed to expeditious clearance of export consignments, prompt duty drawback payments, and elimination of procedural bottlenecks after meeting textile exporters at the APTMA Lahore office.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.40 | 11.90 | -0.02 | 24-06-2026 |
| 2W | 11.43 | 11.93 | -0.01 | 24-06-2026 |
| 1M | 11.43 | 11.93 | -0.04 | 24-06-2026 |
| 3M | 11.57 | 11.82 | -0.01 | 24-06-2026 |
| 6M | 11.64 | 11.89 | -0.10 | 24-06-2026 |
| 9M | 11.64 | 12.14 | -0.14 | 24-06-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.66 | 12.16 | -0.14 | 24-06-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.47 | 11.97 | -0.02 | 24-06-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.51 | -0.03 | 2026-06-29 |
| 2W | 11.59 | 0.00 | 2026-06-29 |
| 1M | 11.61 | -0.06 | 2026-06-29 |
| 2M | 11.63 | -0.05 | 2026-06-29 |
| 3M | 11.62 | -0.08 | 2026-06-29 |
| 4M | 11.64 | -0.11 | 2026-06-29 |
| 6M | 11.63 | -0.15 | 2026-06-29 |
| 9M | 11.65 | -0.18 | 2026-06-29 |
| 1Y | 11.64 | -0.18 | 2026-06-29 |
| 2Y | 11.7 | -0.13 | 2026-06-29 |
| 3Y | 11.67 | -0.13 | 2026-06-29 |
| 4Y | 11.74 | -0.08 | 2026-06-29 |
| 5Y | 11.75 | -0.09 | 2026-06-29 |
| 6Y | 11.83 | -0.11 | 2026-06-29 |
| 7Y | 11.92 | -0.12 | 2026-06-29 |
| 8Y | 12 | -0.13 | 2026-06-29 |
| 9Y | 12.11 | -0.13 | 2026-06-29 |
| 10Y | 12.2 | -0.15 | 2026-06-29 |
| 15Y | 12.39 | -0.14 | 2026-06-29 |
| 20Y | 12.48 | -0.18 | 2026-06-29 |
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 | 15-06-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 294 | 293 | 31-05-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 348 | 351 | 31-05-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 358 | 353 | 31-05-2026 |