Economy
PM orders crackdown on tax evaders, informal economy
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday ordered authorities to launch a nationwide crackdown on tax evaders and businesses operating in the informal economy, while directing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to complete the rollout of its digital production tracking system across the manufacturing sector by the end of the year.
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Pakistan, Kuwait defence ties strengthen on ratification of 2023 Agreement
Pakistan Kuwait defence relations have received a boost with Kuwait's ratification of the Pakistan–Kuwait Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed in June 2023, a development termed an important milestone that will further strengthen institutional linkages between the armed forces of the two countries and enhance defence cooperation.
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External debt servicing to ease to $21.5bn in FY27: SBP
Pakistan's external debt servicing burden is projected to ease significantly in fiscal year 2026-27, with total repayments estimated at $21.5 billion, nearly $5 billion lower than the previous fiscal year, as a substantial portion of maturing obligations is expected to be rolled over or refinanced rather than repaid in cash.
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Govt reaffirms SME support, eyes African market expansion
The Government has reaffirmed that strengthening the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector remains a key priority, as a meeting addressed challenges around export promotion, industrial competitiveness, access to finance, and regulatory reforms.
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PM orders immediate access to Sky 47 data center for all federal institutions
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take immediate and effective steps to extend the facilities of Sky 47, the newly established federal government-run national central data center, to all federal institutions.
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Pakistani rice exporters strike deals with Chinese firms in Guangzhou
Pakistan and China moved closer on agricultural trade as a grains B2B matchmaking session in Guangzhou brought together 15 leading Pakistani rice exporters and Chinese agricultural companies, with participating enterprises signing purchase order letters of intent and reaching preliminary cooperation understandings.
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ECC approves Steering Committee to assess wheat import needs
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved the constitution of a Steering Committee to conduct a need assessment and devise an operational mechanism for wheat import proposals and provincial demand, under the chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.37 | 11.87 | -0.01 | 30-07-2026 |
| 2W | 11.39 | 11.89 | 0.00 | 30-07-2026 |
| 1M | 11.40 | 11.90 | -0.01 | 30-07-2026 |
| 3M | 11.42 | 11.67 | 0.00 | 30-07-2026 |
| 6M | 11.53 | 11.78 | 0.02 | 30-07-2026 |
| 9M | 11.56 | 12.06 | 0.00 | 30-07-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.59 | 12.09 | 0.03 | 30-07-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 10.95 | 11.45 | -0.44 | 30-07-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.49 | -0.01 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2W | 11.46 | -0.02 | 2026-07-31 |
| 1M | 11.47 | -0.01 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2M | 11.5 | 0.00 | 2026-07-31 |
| 3M | 11.44 | 0.00 | 2026-07-31 |
| 4M | 11.57 | -0.01 | 2026-07-31 |
| 6M | 11.66 | 0.01 | 2026-07-31 |
| 9M | 11.81 | 0.04 | 2026-07-31 |
| 1Y | 11.84 | 0.06 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2Y | 11.68 | 0.04 | 2026-07-31 |
| 3Y | 11.57 | 0.04 | 2026-07-31 |
| 4Y | 11.68 | 0.06 | 2026-07-31 |
| 5Y | 11.7 | 0.05 | 2026-07-31 |
| 6Y | 11.76 | 0.05 | 2026-07-31 |
| 7Y | 11.81 | 0.04 | 2026-07-31 |
| 8Y | 11.86 | 0.03 | 2026-07-31 |
| 9Y | 11.91 | 0.01 | 2026-07-31 |
| 10Y | 12 | 0.03 | 2026-07-31 |
| 15Y | 12.24 | 0.00 | 2026-07-31 |
| 20Y | 12.35 | 0.01 | 2026-07-31 |
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) | 293 | 294 | 30-06-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 344 | 348 | 30-06-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 356 | 358 | 30-06-2026 |