Economy
Pakistan power costs surge 20% amid generation mix overhaul
Pakistan's power generation sector recorded a total output of 9,886 GWh in October 2025, representing a 4% year-on-year decline, according to data compiled by Arif Habib Limited. The country's energy mix continues to shift dramatically, with nuclear power emerging as the dominant source while renewable energy sources show mixed performance.
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Pakistan, Malaysia move toward Digital Policy Dialogue to boost cooperation
Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to deepen collaboration in the digital sector, with the proposed Pakistan–Malaysia Digital Policy Dialogue forming the centerpiece of their renewed push for closer technological cooperation.
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Pakistan, Russia move to boost strategic cooperation
Pakistan and Russia agreed to expand cooperation across political, economic and security spheres following high-level discussions in Moscow, where top officials from both countries met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government.
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Pakistan, Germany move toward deeper mining, energy cooperation
Pakistan and Germany opened discussions on expanding cooperation across mining, minerals and energy during a meeting between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and German Ambassador Ina Lepel, amid growing foreign interest in the country’s resource sector.
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ECC approves key grants for security, defence projects, and structural reforms
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Pakistan’s Cabinet approved over Rs 50 bn in Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) on Monday to fund defence projects, border security operations, and internal security initiatives.
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 10.91 | 11.41 | 0.02 | 19-11-2025 |
| 2W | 10.88 | 11.38 | -0.01 | 19-11-2025 |
| 1M | 10.89 | 11.39 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 3M | 10.90 | 11.15 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 6M | 10.94 | 11.19 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 9M | 10.94 | 11.44 | -0.02 | 19-11-2025 |
| 1Y | 10.97 | 11.47 | -0.01 | 19-11-2025 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.01 | 11.51 | 0.12 | 18-11-2025 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 2W | 10.96 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 1M | 10.95 | 0.01 | 19-11-2025 |
| 2M | 10.94 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 3M | 10.91 | 0.01 | 19-11-2025 |
| 4M | 11 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 6M | 11.04 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 9M | 11.27 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 1Y | 11.32 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 2Y | 11.44 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 3Y | 11.46 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 4Y | 11.61 | 0.01 | 19-11-2025 |
| 5Y | 11.64 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 6Y | 11.74 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 7Y | 11.8 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 8Y | 11.86 | -0.01 | 19-11-2025 |
| 9Y | 11.94 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 10Y | 11.96 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
| 15Y | 12.32 | 0.01 | 19-11-2025 |
| 20Y | 12.35 | 0.00 | 19-11-2025 |
Markets
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodity Producing Activities | 17.11M | 16.60M | 30-06-2025 |
| Agricultural Sector | 9.69M | 9.55M | 30-06-2025 |
| Manufacturing | 4.84M | 4.75M | 30-06-2025 |
| GDP {Total of GVA at bp} | 40.97M | 39.76M | 30-06-2025 |
| Gross National Income | 47.74M | 45.24M | 30-06-2025 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Rate | 11 | 11 | 27-10-2025 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 281 | 276 | 31-10-2025 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 317 | 315 | 31-10-2025 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 334 | 333 | 31-10-2025 |