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Finance Minister, PDA discuss capital market digitization, AI-driven data
The government has emphasized the need to enhance the use of technology to improve access to finance and support economic activity, including through digital transformation and digital finance initiatives, with focus on developing an enabling framework that recognizes electronic transactions and supports wider adoption of digital processes across trade and financial activities.
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SECP approves Agro Processors IPO for PSX listing
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Agro Processors and Atmospheric Gases Limited (APAG) for listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the company planning to raise up to Rs2.6bn.
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Auto sector urged to lead Pakistan’s $63bn export ambitions
Pakistan's automotive sector must pivot from serving the domestic market to becoming a major contributor to the country's export earnings, with the industry expected to play a key role in achieving the $63bn export target set under URAAN Pakistan, the Planning Commission said at a policy dialogue titled "Unlocking Pakistan's High-Value Export Potential: Threats and Opportunities for the Automotive Industry."
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PM launches Pakistan's first National Youth Employment Policy
Pakistan's first National Youth Employment Policy was formally launched, aimed at expanding employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people, with a 50% quota set aside for women in the labour force and 10% of the annual quota allocated to startups to encourage youth to pursue business ventures over conventional employment.
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Pakistan’s debt growth falls to 20-year low, external debt hits 9-year low
Pakistan’s debt growth has slowed to its lowest level in two decades, while external debt exposure and the debt servicing burden have also declined, according to Khurram Schehzad, who shared the latest debt indicators on social media.
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FM Muhammad Aurangzeb, Belarus minister discuss trade, investment ties
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed ways to expand bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation with Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz during a meeting in Islamabad.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.32 | 11.82 | -0.02 | 13-08-2026 |
| 2W | 11.34 | 11.84 | -0.02 | 13-08-2026 |
| 1M | 11.37 | 11.87 | -0.01 | 13-08-2026 |
| 3M | 11.41 | 11.66 | 0.01 | 13-08-2026 |
| 6M | 11.51 | 11.76 | 0.01 | 13-08-2026 |
| 9M | 11.57 | 12.07 | 0.01 | 13-08-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.61 | 12.11 | 0.02 | 13-08-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.00 | 11.50 | -0.35 | 13-08-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.42 | -0.06 | 2026-08-17 |
| 2W | 11.44 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 1M | 11.44 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 2M | 11.47 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 3M | 11.46 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 4M | 11.57 | 0.01 | 2026-08-17 |
| 6M | 11.62 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 9M | 11.9 | -0.01 | 2026-08-17 |
| 1Y | 11.95 | -0.02 | 2026-08-17 |
| 2Y | 11.78 | -0.01 | 2026-08-17 |
| 3Y | 11.71 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 4Y | 11.75 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 5Y | 11.76 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 6Y | 11.8 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 7Y | 11.85 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 8Y | 11.9 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 9Y | 11.99 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 10Y | 12.1 | 0.00 | 2026-08-17 |
| 15Y | 12.29 | -0.03 | 2026-08-17 |
| 20Y | 12.39 | -0.03 | 2026-08-17 |
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 | 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 |