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Petrol, Diesel prices jump by upto Rs19.39 per litre

Just when households and transporters begin adjusting to one round of fuel shock, another notification arrives quietly but sharply shifting the cost of every litre that keeps the economy moving.

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Property files era ends

Pakistan is set to overhaul its real estate sector as the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prepares to abolish the decades-old property file system within two months, Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed Butt said during an informal media briefing.

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SBP maintains remuneration rate on Special Cash Reserve Account for May

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has kept the rate of remuneration on the Special Cash Reserve Account (US$) at 2.65% for May 2026, down slightly from 2.66% in April 2026 and 2.67% in March 2026.

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SBP reserves rise $730m to $15.8bn

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $730.3 million or 4.84% WoW to $15.83 billion during the week ended on April 24, 2026, according to the data released by the central bank on Thursday.

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Pakistan inflation to hover near 9% in April 2026

Pakistan’s inflation is projected to remain within the 8–9% range in April 2026, which reflects persistent but manageable price pressures amid global uncertainty.

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Inflation set to back in double digits

Pakistan's headline inflation is poised to breach the double-digit threshold for the first time in nearly two years, with market consensus pointing to an average CPI reading of approximately 10.25% year-on-year for April 2026.

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OMO Result: SBP injects Rs300m into Market

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted a reverse repo Open Market Operation (OMO) today, in which it injected a total of Rs300,000m into the market through an 8-day reverse repo OMO. Out of Rs689,000m offered, Rs300,000m was accepted at a rate of 10.56%.

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Govt raises Rs114bn via Hybrid Sukuk amid strong demand

The Government of Pakistan raised Rs114.347 billion through the third auction of its Hybrid Sukuk on Wednesday, marked the second issuance of such instruments within the current month, supported by strong investor participation in Shariah-compliant securities.

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Mehmood Arshad takes charge of EFP economic council

Mehmood Arshad has been appointed as the Chairman of the Economic Council of the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP), following a decision taken by the newly elected Board of Directors in its recent meeting.

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Pakistan secures first LNG Cargo in nearly two months

Pakistan has received its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo in nearly two months, as a U.S.-origin vessel docked at the Pakistan GasPort Terminal.

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Interest Rates
Tenor Bid Ask Chg Date
1W 11.30 11.80 -0.04 30-04-2026
2W 11.35 11.85 -0.03 30-04-2026
1M 11.40 11.90 -0.01 30-04-2026
3M 11.51 11.76 0.02 30-04-2026
6M 11.71 11.96 0.07 30-04-2026
9M 11.81 12.31 0.04 30-04-2026
1Y 11.84 12.34 0.03 30-04-2026
Tenor Bid Ask Chg Date
ON 11.30 11.80 0.22 30-04-2026
Name Bid Chg Date
1W 11.49 0.06 04-05-2026
2W 11.39 0.05 04-05-2026
1M 11.34 -0.01 04-05-2026
2M 11.48 0.15 04-05-2026
3M 11.69 0.31 04-05-2026
4M 11.77 0.23 04-05-2026
6M 11.87 0.18 04-05-2026
9M 12 0.12 04-05-2026
1Y 12.04 0.07 04-05-2026
2Y 12.38 0.01 04-05-2026
3Y 12.53 0.10 04-05-2026
4Y 12.82 0.22 04-05-2026
5Y 12.85 0.22 04-05-2026
6Y 12.91 0.19 04-05-2026
7Y 12.98 0.20 04-05-2026
8Y 13.02 0.18 04-05-2026
9Y 13.06 0.16 04-05-2026
10Y 13.13 0.18 04-05-2026
15Y 13.22 0.15 04-05-2026
20Y 13.28 0.13 04-05-2026
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 12 10 27-04-2026
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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May 01, 2026 at 12:00 AM GMT+05:00

Petrol, Diesel prices jump by upto Rs19.39 per litre

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April 30, 2026 at 08:41 PM GMT+05:00

Property files era ends

April 30, 2026 at 08:31 PM GMT+05:00

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