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Indus RAS Expo 2026 to showcase Pakistan's robotics ecosystem
The National Technology Fund (Ignite), that operates under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), will host the Indus RAS (Robotics and Autonomous Systems) Expo 2026 on July 22-23 at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad, aiming to strengthen the country's robotics ecosystem and accelerate adoption of autonomous technologies across strategic sectors.
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Pakistan, Portugal review bilateral ties, expand cooperation agenda
Pakistan and Portugal reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations during the fourth round of Pakistan–Portugal Bilateral Political Consultations held on Thursday, focusing on strengthening political engagement and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.
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PBF seeks urgent policy support to boost industrial competitiveness, exports
The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has called on the government to implement urgent policy measures to improve the competitiveness of Pakistan’s industrial sector, warning that timely support is crucial to meeting the country’s export ambitions.
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Sindh recovers 150,000 tonnes of wheat from hoarders
Sindh has recovered 150,000 tonnes of wheat from hoarders during a province-wide crackdown aimed at stabilising prices and ensuring adequate supplies for the public, with wheat prices declining by 13% after the recovered stocks were released.
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Ahsan Iqbal seeks US academic partnerships in Boston
Pakistan has sought strategic partnerships with leading American universities, research centres, and innovation institutions to strengthen its higher education, research, climate resilience, and innovation ecosystem, as the government looks to build a knowledge-based economy through global collaboration.
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Pakistan becomes founding member of Global AI cooperation body
Pakistan is set to become a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar travelling to Shanghai, China on Thursday to attend the organization's signing ceremony during a two-day visit.
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Pakistan, China strengthen agricultural standards
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and the Chengdu Institute of Standardization have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to expand collaboration in agricultural standardization, food quality, scientific research, and talent development.
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.32 | 11.82 | -0.02 | 16-07-2026 |
| 2W | 11.35 | 11.85 | 0.00 | 16-07-2026 |
| 1M | 11.36 | 11.86 | 0.01 | 16-07-2026 |
| 3M | 11.37 | 11.62 | 0.00 | 16-07-2026 |
| 6M | 11.39 | 11.64 | 0.00 | 16-07-2026 |
| 9M | 11.39 | 11.89 | 0.01 | 16-07-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.40 | 11.90 | 0.01 | 16-07-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.13 | 11.63 | 0.10 | 16-07-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.5 | 0.01 | 2026-07-17 |
| 2W | 11.5 | 0.00 | 2026-07-17 |
| 1M | 11.51 | 0.00 | 2026-07-17 |
| 2M | 11.5 | 0.00 | 2026-07-17 |
| 3M | 11.47 | 0.00 | 2026-07-17 |
| 4M | 11.47 | -0.03 | 2026-07-17 |
| 6M | 11.47 | -0.03 | 2026-07-17 |
| 9M | 11.52 | -0.06 | 2026-07-17 |
| 1Y | 11.51 | -0.09 | 2026-07-17 |
| 2Y | 11.52 | -0.09 | 2026-07-17 |
| 3Y | 11.5 | -0.10 | 2026-07-17 |
| 4Y | 11.59 | -0.10 | 2026-07-17 |
| 5Y | 11.6 | -0.10 | 2026-07-17 |
| 6Y | 11.7 | -0.09 | 2026-07-17 |
| 7Y | 11.79 | -0.06 | 2026-07-17 |
| 8Y | 11.88 | -0.03 | 2026-07-17 |
| 9Y | 11.96 | -0.03 | 2026-07-17 |
| 10Y | 12.01 | -0.03 | 2026-07-17 |
| 15Y | 12.18 | -0.02 | 2026-07-17 |
| 20Y | 12.31 | -0.03 | 2026-07-17 |
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 |