Economy
CAT slashes fines on Unilever, Friesland for misleading ice cream ads
The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) finding that Unilever Pakistan and Friesland Campina Engro misled consumers by marketing frozen desserts as ice cream, while reducing the financial penalties imposed on the companies.
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Pakistan’s coastal island project to spark tourism wave
The Government is preparing to turn Ziarat Hasan Shah Island, located near Karachi’s Eastern Zone, into a flagship destination for eco-tourism, sports tourism and lifestyle retreats, a move aimed at unlocking coastal potential while safeguarding the environment.
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Pakistan, UAE economic ties set to deepen with CEPA progress
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic relations and fast-tracking the Pakistan–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed to build a more robust and balanced trade and investment partnership.
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Govt strengthens ties with Ericsson to boost digital infrastructure
The Government of Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to supporting foreign investors and strategic technology partners while highlighting the importance of next-generation digital connectivity for economic growth, productivity, and public service delivery.
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 10.18 | 10.68 | -0.02 | 14-01-2026 |
| 2W | 10.19 | 10.69 | -0.02 | 14-01-2026 |
| 1M | 10.14 | 10.64 | -0.02 | 14-01-2026 |
| 3M | 10.11 | 10.36 | 0.00 | 14-01-2026 |
| 6M | 10.11 | 10.36 | 0.00 | 14-01-2026 |
| 9M | 10.07 | 10.57 | 0.00 | 14-01-2026 |
| 1Y | 10.06 | 10.56 | 0.00 | 14-01-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 9.67 | 10.17 | -0.01 | 14-01-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 10.29 | 0.01 | 15-01-2026 |
| 2W | 10.12 | -0.01 | 15-01-2026 |
| 1M | 10.09 | -0.01 | 15-01-2026 |
| 2M | 10.05 | -0.01 | 15-01-2026 |
| 3M | 10.04 | 0.00 | 15-01-2026 |
| 4M | 10.07 | -0.01 | 15-01-2026 |
| 6M | 10.09 | -0.01 | 15-01-2026 |
| 9M | 10.16 | -0.01 | 15-01-2026 |
| 1Y | 10.12 | -0.01 | 15-01-2026 |
| 2Y | 10.19 | -0.02 | 15-01-2026 |
| 3Y | 10.24 | 0.00 | 15-01-2026 |
| 4Y | 10.41 | 0.00 | 15-01-2026 |
| 5Y | 10.44 | -0.03 | 15-01-2026 |
| 6Y | 10.61 | -0.01 | 15-01-2026 |
| 7Y | 10.78 | 0.02 | 15-01-2026 |
| 8Y | 11.17 | 0.25 | 15-01-2026 |
| 9Y | 11.23 | 0.15 | 15-01-2026 |
| 10Y | 11.14 | -0.02 | 15-01-2026 |
| 15Y | 11.63 | -0.03 | 15-01-2026 |
| 20Y | 11.74 | -0.02 | 15-01-2026 |
Markets
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodity Producing Activities | 17.14M | 16.62M | 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} | 41.01M | 39.78M | 30-06-2025 |
| Gross National Income | 47.78M | 45.26M | 30-06-2025 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Rate | 10 | 11 | 15-12-2025 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 281 | 282 | 31-12-2025 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 314 | 316 | 31-12-2025 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 336 | 335 | 31-12-2025 |