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Pakistan, Iran sign key protocols at 22nd JEC, reaffirm $10bn trade goal

Pakistan and Iran concluded the 22nd session of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) in Tehran on Tuesday with the signing of key protocols, reaffirming their commitment to achieve a bilateral trade target of $10bn.

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PM begins state visit to Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif began a state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today, following an invitation from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He is accompanied by key members of his cabinet.

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Big industry output grows 9% YoY in July

The large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector of Pakistan recorded an increase of 8.99% in July 2025 to 115.68 compared to last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.

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MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

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PM Shehbaz Inaugurates Mashreq Digital Bank to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Economy

The UAE-backed venture aims to onboard 10 million new users and expand financial inclusion nationwide.

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Pakistan’s Exports Drop Over 12% in August amid Rising Imports

Pakistan's exports fell by over 12% year-on-year in August 2025, while rising imports widened the trade deficit to $2.9 billion for the month.

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Pakistan's Large Scale Manufacturing Output Shows Strong Growth in July 2025

Pakistan's Large Scale Manufacturing output grew by 8.99% in July 2025, driven by strong performances in food, garments, and automobiles, despite declines in some sectors.

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CDC onboards KTrade Securities to RAAST Aggregator Platform

The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded KTrade Securities Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, extending the reach of instant digital fund transfers to an even wider base of retail investors.

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Auto financing in Pakistan rises to Rs294bn in August

Automobile financing in Pakistan has increased to Rs294.08bn in August 2025, witnessing a rise of 2.95% MoM compared to Rs285.64bn recorded in July 2025, according to the latest data released by the central bank.

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Pakistan, Iran vow to elevate regional economy

Mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Iran can take the regional economy to new heights, said Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan while addressing the Pak–Iran Business Forum in Tehran

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Markets
Indicators Current Previous Date
Commodity Producing Activities 16.97M 16.59M 30-06-2025
Agricultural Sector 9.60M 9.55M 30-06-2025
Manufacturing 4.81M 4.75M 30-06-2025
GDP {Total of GVA at bp} 40.80M 39.73M 30-06-2025
Gross National Income 48.17M 45.21M 30-06-2025
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Target Rate 11 11 15-09-2025
Indicators Current Previous Date
General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) 270 272 31-08-2025
General - Wholesale Price Index 314 314 31-08-2025
Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator 329 320 31-08-2025
Latest News
September 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM GMT+05:00

PM begins state visit to Saudi Arabia

September 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM GMT+05:00

Big industry output grows 9% YoY in July

September 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM GMT+05:00

PACRA maintains Nimir Chemicals' ratings

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