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Govt raises HSD, petrol prices by over Rs13/litre
The government has raised the ex-depot prices of High Speed Diesel (HSD) and Motor Spirit (MS) by Rs13.80 and Rs13.18 per litre, respectively, starting July 11, 2026, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division.
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Pakistan's IT sector exports $4.5bn in FY26 amid Asia-Pacific push
Pakistan's IT exports rose to approximately $4.5bn in FY2025-26, up from $3.475bn in the corresponding period last year, as the country's digital export economy entered a more mature and strategically diversified phase.
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OMO Result: SBP injects over Rs2.77tr
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 Rs2.77 trillion into the market of which Rs2.26tr were injected through reverse repo OMO.
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Petrol set for minor relief, HSD faces Rs12 hike
Local petroleum prices are projected to see a minor drop of Rs0.72 per litre for petrol and a substantial increase of Rs12.44 per litre for High-Speed Diesel (HSD) in the upcoming fortnightly review, driven by shifting global product costs.
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Pakistan, Croatia vow closer trade, investment cooperation
Pakistan and Croatia have agreed to substantially expand bilateral trade and investment, with both sides pledging to work together to realise the full potential of relations spanning IT, renewable energy, agriculture, livestock, food processing, tourism, hospitality, urban development, and water and waste management.
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World Bank approves $376m to modernize Pakistan's power grid
Pakistan has secured $375.9m in financing from the World Bank for the Grid Stability Enhancement Project, aimed at strengthening the country's national electricity transmission network under the Boosting Energy Security through Transmission in Pakistan (BEST-PAK) Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA).
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Pakistan eyes $1tr economy with overseas community backing URAAN initiative
Pakistan's push to build a technology-driven economy received renewed support from the overseas Pakistani community in the United States, with expatriates pledging to promote investment, innovation, and knowledge exchange under the government's URAAN Pakistan initiative.
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.33 | 11.83 | -0.01 | 10-07-2026 |
| 2W | 11.33 | 11.83 | -0.03 | 10-07-2026 |
| 1M | 11.34 | 11.84 | 0.00 | 10-07-2026 |
| 3M | 11.34 | 11.59 | 0.00 | 10-07-2026 |
| 6M | 11.33 | 11.58 | -0.01 | 10-07-2026 |
| 9M | 11.30 | 11.80 | -0.02 | 10-07-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.31 | 11.81 | -0.02 | 10-07-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.25 | 11.75 | 0.17 | 10-07-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.5 | 0.01 | 2026-07-13 |
| 2W | 11.49 | 0.05 | 2026-07-13 |
| 1M | 11.49 | 0.05 | 2026-07-13 |
| 2M | 11.39 | 0.03 | 2026-07-13 |
| 3M | 11.24 | 0.02 | 2026-07-13 |
| 4M | 11.28 | 0.01 | 2026-07-13 |
| 6M | 11.3 | 0.00 | 2026-07-13 |
| 9M | 11.33 | 0.00 | 2026-07-13 |
| 1Y | 11.34 | 0.00 | 2026-07-13 |
| 2Y | 11.32 | 0.04 | 2026-07-13 |
| 3Y | 11.29 | 0.01 | 2026-07-13 |
| 4Y | 11.37 | -0.01 | 2026-07-13 |
| 5Y | 11.4 | 0.00 | 2026-07-13 |
| 6Y | 11.51 | 0.00 | 2026-07-13 |
| 7Y | 11.6 | 0.00 | 2026-07-13 |
| 8Y | 11.7 | 0.00 | 2026-07-13 |
| 9Y | 11.81 | 0.00 | 2026-07-13 |
| 10Y | 11.91 | 0.01 | 2026-07-13 |
| 15Y | 12.13 | 0.00 | 2026-07-13 |
| 20Y | 12.27 | -0.01 | 2026-07-13 |
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) | 293 | 294 | 30-06-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 344 | 348 | 30-06-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 356 | 358 | 30-06-2026 |