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Petrol price rises Rs3.81, diesel up Rs3.59
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, raising the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs3.59 per litre and Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs3.81 per litre, effective from August 22 to August 24, 2026.
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GEPCO privatization heats up with 11 EOIs
The Privatization Commission (PC) has received Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eleven prospective investors for the privatisation of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), on the closing date for submissions, with parties seeking to acquire between 51% and 100% shareholding along with management control, marking another milestone in the DISCOs privatisation programme.
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Govt, SRF discuss investment opportunities in energy, infrastructure
The Government of Pakistan and the Silk Road Fund (SRF), a major Chinese investment fund, discussed avenues for greater economic and investment cooperation, including opportunities in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and the country's privatization programme.
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SBP designates UBL, HBL, NBP as D-SIBs for 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan has designated United Bank Limited, Habib Bank Limited, and National Bank of Pakistan as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2026, requiring the three lenders to hold additional capital buffers under its D-SIB framework.
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Shariah-compliant equities reach 65% of PSX market cap: SECP
Shariah-compliant equity securities account for 65% of the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) market capitalization, with 309 equity securities classified as Shariah-compliant, said Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Commissioner Imtiaz Haider.
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SBP aligns regulatory framework with Shariah principles under Vision 2028
The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced Shariah-compliant terminology alternatives across its existing regulations, instructions, and Foreign Exchange Manual, directing banks, microfinance banks, and development finance institutions to interpret conventional banking terms alongside their Islamic finance equivalents.
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Pakistan opens virtual asset licensing portal, sets September 5 deadline
The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has notified its licensing regulations and opened the licensing portal for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), completing the regulatory framework for licensing and supervision of the sector in Pakistan.
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Commerce Ministry moves to build AI-enabled digital trade ecosystem
The Ministry of Commerce is moving to develop a secure, integrated and AI-enabled digital ecosystem for the ministry and its attached organizations, with plans to strengthen Pakistan's sovereign cloud and data-centre infrastructure, standardize trade data, and deploy artificial intelligence for evidence-based trade and export policymaking.
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Pakistan, Google sign MoU to light up $30bn digital roadmap
The Government of Pakistan and Google signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on digital skills, IT exports and innovation, which marks a significant step toward establishing a Google office in the country and expanding AI access for Pakistani students and institutions.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.39 | 11.89 | 0.00 | 21-08-2026 |
| 2W | 11.40 | 11.90 | 0.01 | 21-08-2026 |
| 1M | 11.41 | 11.91 | 0.00 | 21-08-2026 |
| 3M | 11.46 | 11.71 | 0.00 | 21-08-2026 |
| 6M | 11.55 | 11.80 | 0.01 | 21-08-2026 |
| 9M | 11.63 | 12.13 | -0.01 | 21-08-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.66 | 12.16 | 0.00 | 21-08-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.42 | 11.92 | -0.03 | 21-08-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.49 | -0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 2W | 11.48 | 0.00 | 2026-08-24 |
| 1M | 11.47 | 0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 2M | 11.5 | 0.00 | 2026-08-24 |
| 3M | 11.51 | -0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 4M | 11.64 | 0.00 | 2026-08-24 |
| 6M | 11.68 | -0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 9M | 11.95 | 0.00 | 2026-08-24 |
| 1Y | 11.97 | 0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 2Y | 11.86 | -0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 3Y | 11.91 | 0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 4Y | 11.92 | 0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 5Y | 11.93 | 0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 6Y | 11.98 | 0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 7Y | 12.01 | 0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 8Y | 12.07 | 0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 9Y | 12.11 | 0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 10Y | 12.19 | 0.01 | 2026-08-24 |
| 15Y | 12.34 | 0.00 | 2026-08-24 |
| 20Y | 12.45 | 0.00 | 2026-08-24 |
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 | 27-07-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 297 | 293 | 31-07-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 344 | 344 | 31-07-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 356 | 356 | 31-07-2026 |