Economy
SBP rejects claims linking Raast to money laundering
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has clarified that recent social media reports claiming the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) identified Raast as a money-laundering channel are misleading and misrepresent the actual findings of the FATF report.
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Diesel price jumps Rs3.74, petrol falls Rs3.13
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, raising the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs3.74 per litre while reducing the price of Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs3.13 per litre, effective September 5, 2026.
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PPPs, privatization key to Pakistan’s future economic growth
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatization are essential to meeting Pakistan’s future economic and infrastructure needs, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatization and Chairman Privatization Commission Muhammad Ali said on Friday.
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SIMAP details surgical sector challenges to probationary trade officers
Sialkot's surgical instruments industry's export potential, its contribution to the economy, and the key challenges affecting its international competitiveness came under discussion as the Surgical Instruments Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SIMAP) held an interactive session with probationary officers of the Commerce and Trade Group during their study tour to Sialkot.
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PM reiterates Pakistan's commitment to UN Charter
Pakistan and the United Nations remain firmly aligned on multilateralism, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reiterating the country's commitment to the principles and purposes of the UN Charter and its continued support for the role of the United Nations in global affairs.
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OMO Result: SBP injects Rs2.4tr
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 Rs2.40 trillion into the market of which Rs1.92tr were injected through reverse repo OMO.
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.39 | 11.89 | 0.02 | 04-09-2026 |
| 2W | 11.40 | 11.90 | 0.01 | 04-09-2026 |
| 1M | 11.41 | 11.91 | 0.01 | 04-09-2026 |
| 3M | 11.47 | 11.72 | 0.00 | 04-09-2026 |
| 6M | 11.61 | 11.86 | 0.00 | 04-09-2026 |
| 9M | 11.66 | 12.16 | 0.01 | 04-09-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.69 | 12.19 | 0.00 | 04-09-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.50 | 12.00 | 0.62 | 04-09-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.41 | -0.03 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2W | 11.37 | -0.03 | 2026-09-07 |
| 1M | 11.38 | -0.03 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2M | 11.43 | -0.04 | 2026-09-07 |
| 3M | 11.44 | -0.01 | 2026-09-07 |
| 4M | 11.57 | -0.07 | 2026-09-07 |
| 6M | 11.72 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
| 9M | 11.93 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
| 1Y | 11.93 | -0.02 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2Y | 11.9 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
| 3Y | 11.94 | 0.01 | 2026-09-07 |
| 4Y | 11.94 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
| 5Y | 11.94 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
| 6Y | 11.99 | 0.02 | 2026-09-07 |
| 7Y | 12.02 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
| 8Y | 12.07 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
| 9Y | 12.11 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
| 10Y | 12.18 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
| 15Y | 12.35 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
| 20Y | 12.46 | 0.00 | 2026-09-07 |
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) | 300 | 297 | 31-08-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 351 | 344 | 31-08-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 360 | 356 | 31-08-2026 |