Economy
SBP expands cashless drive to livestock markets for Eid 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched its "Go Cashless" campaign for Eid al-Azha 2026, which significantly scales up its push to digitize payments in cattle markets across the country as one of the busiest commercial seasons of the year approaches.
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Pakistan, China deepen digital economy ties
Pakistan and China have further strengthened their bilateral economic ties as a high-level Chinese business delegation held a meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister's House, reaffirming the two nations' commitment to deepening digital economy cooperation and industrial collaboration.
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ADB, AIIB back Pakistan's historic Panda Bond
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have joined forces to back Pakistan's debut Panda bond, which marks the first time a partial credit guarantee has been used to secure a domestic AAA rating in the People's Republic of China (PRC) for a bond with less than 100% guarantee coverage, setting a landmark precedent for mobilizing private sector capital in emerging markets.
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OMO Result: SBP injects Rs1.6tr
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 Rs1.62trillion into the market, of which Rs1.06tr were injected through reverse repo OMO.
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Jewellers seek fair deal, new tax mechanism proposed
Jewellers across Pakistan are hoping to benefit from a newly proposed "Special Procedure for Income Tax 2026," introduced under Section 99C of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 with the objective of making the jewellers' business easier, transparent, and stable.
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Pakistan doubles down on energy reforms
Amid one of the most turbulent global commodity cycles in recent memory, Pakistan's energy authorities have doubled down on a commitment that would once have been considered politically untouchable: automatic, fortnightly alignment of domestic fuel prices with international markets.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.31 | 11.81 | -0.02 | 15-05-2026 |
| 2W | 11.32 | 11.82 | -0.02 | 15-05-2026 |
| 1M | 11.31 | 11.81 | 0.00 | 15-05-2026 |
| 3M | 11.78 | 12.03 | 0.07 | 15-05-2026 |
| 6M | 12.00 | 12.25 | 0.05 | 15-05-2026 |
| 9M | 12.12 | 12.62 | 0.06 | 15-05-2026 |
| 1Y | 12.16 | 12.66 | 0.06 | 15-05-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.46 | 11.96 | -0.02 | 15-05-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.51 | 0.00 | 2026-05-18 |
| 2W | 11.45 | 0.00 | 2026-05-18 |
| 1M | 11.35 | 0.02 | 2026-05-18 |
| 2M | 11.78 | 0.03 | 2026-05-18 |
| 3M | 11.99 | 0.01 | 2026-05-18 |
| 4M | 12.15 | 0.02 | 2026-05-18 |
| 6M | 12.28 | 0.02 | 2026-05-18 |
| 9M | 12.39 | 0.01 | 2026-05-18 |
| 1Y | 12.46 | 0.01 | 2026-05-18 |
| 2Y | 12.6 | 0.02 | 2026-05-18 |
| 3Y | 12.68 | 0.03 | 2026-05-18 |
| 4Y | 12.82 | 0.04 | 2026-05-18 |
| 5Y | 12.87 | 0.02 | 2026-05-18 |
| 6Y | 12.91 | 0.01 | 2026-05-18 |
| 7Y | 12.96 | 0.01 | 2026-05-18 |
| 8Y | 13.01 | 0.01 | 2026-05-18 |
| 9Y | 13.07 | 0.03 | 2026-05-18 |
| 10Y | 13.11 | 0.04 | 2026-05-18 |
| 15Y | 13.21 | 0.03 | 2026-05-18 |
| 20Y | 13.28 | 0.01 | 2026-05-18 |
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 | 10 | 27-04-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 293 | 286 | 30-04-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 351 | 334 | 30-04-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 353 | 341 | 30-04-2026 |