Economy
Diesel price rises Rs1.64, petrol falls Rs1.60 per litre
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, raising the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs1.64 per litre and reducing the price of Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs1.60 per litre, effective October 23, 2026.
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Govt identifies agriculture, textiles and IT as key sectors to drive export-led growth
The government has identified agriculture, textiles and information technology (IT) as the key sectors to anchor sustainable, export-led economic growth, backed by structural reforms and private-sector investment.
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SECP directs firms with Rs200m+ capital to appoint legal advisers
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed companies to appoint legal advisers in compliance with the Lawyers Welfare and Protection Act, 2023, and submit their details to the relevant registrar.
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Pakistan’s incomes could triple by 2050 with faster reforms: World Bank
Pakistan’s incomes could triple by 2050 if the country accelerates structural reforms to support private investment and sustain higher economic growth, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Pakistan Development Update: Attaining Escape Velocity.
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President Zardari stresses deeper trade, investment ties with Maldives
President Asif Ali Zardari has called for turning the strong political goodwill between Pakistan and Maldives into greater trade, investment, connectivity and people-to-people contacts, while reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to supporting Malé in education, healthcare, human resource development, social protection and sustainable development.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.36 | 11.86 | 0.02 | 22-10-2026 |
| 2W | 11.39 | 11.89 | 0.01 | 22-10-2026 |
| 1M | 11.44 | 11.94 | -0.01 | 22-10-2026 |
| 3M | 11.76 | 12.01 | 0.00 | 22-10-2026 |
| 6M | 12.18 | 12.43 | -0.01 | 22-10-2026 |
| 9M | 12.20 | 12.70 | -0.02 | 22-10-2026 |
| 1Y | 12.26 | 12.76 | -0.01 | 22-10-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.06 | 11.56 | -0.01 | 22-10-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.43 | -0.02 | 23-10-2026 |
| 2W | 11.38 | 0.05 | 23-10-2026 |
| 1M | 11.4 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 2M | 11.67 | 0.02 | 23-10-2026 |
| 3M | 11.89 | 0.03 | 23-10-2026 |
| 4M | 12 | 0.01 | 23-10-2026 |
| 6M | 12.25 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 9M | 12.42 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 1Y | 12.44 | 0.01 | 23-10-2026 |
| 2Y | 12.64 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 3Y | 12.7 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 4Y | 12.79 | 0.01 | 23-10-2026 |
| 5Y | 12.81 | 0.01 | 23-10-2026 |
| 6Y | 12.84 | 0.01 | 23-10-2026 |
| 7Y | 12.84 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 8Y | 12.83 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 9Y | 12.82 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 10Y | 12.82 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 15Y | 12.9 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
| 20Y | 12.95 | 0.00 | 23-10-2026 |
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 | 14-09-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 304 | 300 | 30-09-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 357 | 351 | 30-09-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 366 | 360 | 30-09-2026 |