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Pakistan eyes deeper EU engagement

Pakistan and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic relations, with Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb pointing to the country's recent return to international capital markets as a key indicator of improving economic fundamentals.

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Govt borrows Rs232bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs232.17 billion during the week ended April 10, 2026, which brings its total net borrowing for ongoing fiscal year 2026 to Rs1.01 trillion, according to the central bank's weekly estimates.

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M2 falls by Rs427bn in a week

Broad money (M2), the most widely used measure of money supply in Pakistan, dropped by Rs426.75 billion WoW to Rs42.33 trillion as of April 10, 2026, data released by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed.

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SECP tightens UBO rules to meet IMF condition

Pakistan is stepping up efforts to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) governance benchmarks by tightening oversight of corporate ownership structures and moving against anonymous company setups.

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Pakistan’s big shift into the MENAAP mainstream

Pakistan has officially transitioned into the newly defined Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) administrative region, a move that coincides with a volatile new conflict centered around the Gulf.

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SBP receives $1bn from Saudi Arabia

Pakistan’s external account received a fresh boost as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed the receipt of $1 billion from the Ministry of Finance Saudi Arabia on April 20, 2026.

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MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

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Pakistan upsizes Eurobond to $750m through greenshoe option

Pakistan has upsized its Eurobond issuance to $750 million after exercising a green shoe option, as overwhelming investor demand prompted authorities to expand the deal beyond its original $500 million.

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Pakistan’s exports to Kenya surge 32% in 9MFY26

Pakistan’s exports to Kenya have witnessed a substantial surge during the first nine months (July–March) of fiscal year 2025–26, which reflects growing trade ties between the two countries.

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Overseas investors repatriate $1.8bn in 9MFY26

Foreign investors ' repatriation of profit and dividends rose 6.33% YoY in 9MFY26 to $1.83 billion compared to $1.72bn worth of repatriation in the same period last year, the latest data issued by the central bank revealed.

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Interest Rates
Tenor Bid Ask Chg Date
1W 10.34 10.84 -0.09 21-04-2026
2W 10.37 10.87 -0.06 21-04-2026
1M 10.46 10.96 -0.02 21-04-2026
3M 11.01 11.26 -0.02 21-04-2026
6M 11.21 11.46 -0.01 21-04-2026
9M 11.38 11.88 -0.02 21-04-2026
1Y 11.46 11.96 -0.01 21-04-2026
Tenor Bid Ask Chg Date
ON 9.59 10.09 -0.76 21-04-2026
Name Bid Chg Date
1W 10.5 0.00 21-04-2026
2W 10.41 0.03 21-04-2026
1M 10.48 0.02 21-04-2026
2M 10.72 0.07 21-04-2026
3M 11.04 0.01 21-04-2026
4M 11.18 0.02 21-04-2026
6M 11.25 0.01 21-04-2026
9M 11.59 -0.01 21-04-2026
1Y 11.7 -0.01 21-04-2026
2Y 11.88 -0.02 21-04-2026
3Y 11.89 -0.01 21-04-2026
4Y 11.99 0.00 21-04-2026
5Y 12 -0.01 21-04-2026
6Y 12.15 0.01 21-04-2026
7Y 12.25 0.01 21-04-2026
8Y 12.31 0.01 21-04-2026
9Y 12.39 0.00 21-04-2026
10Y 12.44 0.00 21-04-2026
15Y 12.6 0.00 21-04-2026
20Y 12.71 0.02 21-04-2026
Markets
Indicators Current Previous Date
Commodity Producing Activities 17.13M 16.61M 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} 40.99M 39.77M 30-06-2025
Gross National Income 47.73M 45.25M 30-06-2025
Indicators Current Previous Date
Target Rate 10 10 09-03-2026
Indicators Current Previous Date
General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) 286 282 31-03-2026
General - Wholesale Price Index 334 315 31-03-2026
Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator 341 334 31-03-2026
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April 21, 2026 at 02:58 PM GMT+05:00

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