Economy
Fuel prices rise again: diesel up Rs5.37, petrol Rs3.05
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, raising the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs5.37 per litre and Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs3.05 per litre, effective September 11, 2026.
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SMEDA, PM Youth Programme join hands to expand MSME financing access
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand awareness and access to financing and business development services for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and young entrepreneurs across Pakistan.
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Govt, ACCA join hands to boost skills, SMEs and private sector growth
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held discussions with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Global Executive Director Ms. Lucia Real-Martin on strengthening Pakistan’s economic reform agenda, professional skills development and private-sector growth.
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Govt unveils around Rs75bn water development plan for FY27
The government has allocated Rs74.92bn for 35 water-sector projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27, with the initiatives aimed at strengthening water storage, irrigation infrastructure, flood protection and urban water supplies across the country.
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BII eyes major expansion of investment footprint in Pakistan
British International Investment (BII) is looking to significantly expand its investment footprint in Pakistan and mobilize greater private capital across infrastructure, climate finance, financial services, technology, SMEs and private markets.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.38 | 11.88 | 0.01 | 10-09-2026 |
| 2W | 11.40 | 11.90 | 0.01 | 10-09-2026 |
| 1M | 11.44 | 11.94 | 0.03 | 10-09-2026 |
| 3M | 11.49 | 11.74 | 0.04 | 10-09-2026 |
| 6M | 11.69 | 11.94 | 0.06 | 10-09-2026 |
| 9M | 11.73 | 12.23 | 0.03 | 10-09-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.77 | 12.27 | 0.04 | 10-09-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.25 | 11.75 | 0.25 | 10-09-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.36 | 0.01 | 11-09-2026 |
| 2W | 11.38 | 0.05 | 11-09-2026 |
| 1M | 11.39 | 0.03 | 11-09-2026 |
| 2M | 11.44 | 0.00 | 11-09-2026 |
| 3M | 11.43 | 0.01 | 11-09-2026 |
| 4M | 11.59 | 0.04 | 11-09-2026 |
| 6M | 11.76 | 0.04 | 11-09-2026 |
| 9M | 11.98 | 0.01 | 11-09-2026 |
| 1Y | 12.04 | 0.04 | 11-09-2026 |
| 2Y | 12.08 | 0.06 | 11-09-2026 |
| 3Y | 12.18 | 0.06 | 11-09-2026 |
| 4Y | 12.16 | 0.06 | 11-09-2026 |
| 5Y | 12.15 | 0.06 | 11-09-2026 |
| 6Y | 12.19 | 0.04 | 11-09-2026 |
| 7Y | 12.23 | 0.04 | 11-09-2026 |
| 8Y | 12.26 | 0.03 | 11-09-2026 |
| 9Y | 12.31 | 0.05 | 11-09-2026 |
| 10Y | 12.34 | 0.03 | 11-09-2026 |
| 15Y | 12.44 | 0.03 | 11-09-2026 |
| 20Y | 12.53 | 0.03 | 11-09-2026 |
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 |