Economy
Petrol price cut by Rs1.65, HSD by Rs0.88 per litre
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, reducing the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs0.88 per litre and Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs1.65 per litre, effective from September 19, 2026 to September 21, 2026.
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Overseas investors repatriate $296m in August 2026
Foreign investors' repatriation of profit and dividend stood at $296.2m in August 2026, rising 13.31% on a month-on-month (MoM) basis compared with $261.4m in July 2026, but down 15.07% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis against $348.7m repatriated in the same month last year, the latest data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed.
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OMO Result: SBP injects Rs2.6tr
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted a reverse repo and Shariah Compliant Modarabah based Open Market Operation (OMO) today, in which it cumulatively injected a total of Rs2.64 trillion into the market of which Rs2.31tr were injected through reverse repo OMO.
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Pakistan cotton arrivals surge 19% to 2.4m bales by Sept 15
Cotton arrivals at ginning factories across Pakistan rose 19.17% to 2,388,682 bales as of Sept. 15, compared with 2,004,384 bales recorded during the corresponding period last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners’ Association (PCGA).
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Senator Aurangzeb pitches Pakistan's investment case at J.P. Morgan Conference
Pakistan is shifting its economic focus from macroeconomic stabilization toward investment, capital formation, exports and private sector-led growth, with GDP growth having recovered to 3.7 % in FY26 and the fiscal deficit narrowing to 2.6 % of GDP, a multi-year low, as the country posted a primary surplus for the third consecutive year.
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Karachi Port's liner shipping connectivity hits record high in Q2CY26
Karachi Port's liner shipping connectivity has climbed to its highest-ever level, with the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) score rising to 343.02 in the second quarter of 2026, up from 309.81 in the preceding quarter, reflecting deepening integration between Pakistan's principal port and international shipping networks.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.38 | 11.88 | 0.00 | 18-09-2026 |
| 2W | 11.39 | 11.89 | 0.00 | 18-09-2026 |
| 1M | 11.44 | 11.94 | -0.02 | 18-09-2026 |
| 3M | 11.50 | 11.75 | -0.02 | 18-09-2026 |
| 6M | 11.71 | 11.96 | -0.02 | 18-09-2026 |
| 9M | 11.80 | 12.30 | 0.01 | 18-09-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.84 | 12.34 | 0.01 | 18-09-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.35 | 11.85 | -0.15 | 18-09-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.47 | 0.01 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2W | 11.37 | 0.02 | 2026-09-21 |
| 1M | 11.36 | 0.02 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2M | 11.39 | -0.01 | 2026-09-21 |
| 3M | 11.39 | -0.04 | 2026-09-21 |
| 4M | 11.51 | 0.01 | 2026-09-21 |
| 6M | 11.66 | 0.02 | 2026-09-21 |
| 9M | 11.96 | 0.00 | 2026-09-21 |
| 1Y | 11.99 | 0.00 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2Y | 12.08 | 0.01 | 2026-09-21 |
| 3Y | 12.2 | 0.01 | 2026-09-21 |
| 4Y | 12.21 | 0.00 | 2026-09-21 |
| 5Y | 12.21 | 0.00 | 2026-09-21 |
| 6Y | 12.25 | 0.00 | 2026-09-21 |
| 7Y | 12.28 | -0.01 | 2026-09-21 |
| 8Y | 12.31 | -0.03 | 2026-09-21 |
| 9Y | 12.33 | -0.04 | 2026-09-21 |
| 10Y | 12.35 | -0.05 | 2026-09-21 |
| 15Y | 12.47 | 0.00 | 2026-09-21 |
| 20Y | 12.54 | -0.01 | 2026-09-21 |
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) | 300 | 297 | 31-08-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 351 | 344 | 31-08-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 360 | 356 | 31-08-2026 |