Economy
SBP eases rules for ‘Bank Directors’ to join ‘Boards’ of wholly-owned exchange firms
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has amended its Corporate Governance Regulatory Framework to allow directors or CEOs of banks to also serve as directors on the boards of exchange companies wholly owned by their respective banks.
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Pakistan posts record Rs3.5tr primary surplus in 1QFY26
Pakistan recorded quarterly primary surplus of Rs3.5 trillion in the first quarter of FY26 (1QFY26) while the overall budget surplus stood at Rs2.1tr, equivalent to 1.6% of GDP, slightly lower than the 1.7% recorded in the same period last year.
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ECC backs gradual phase-out of Home Remittance Incentive Schemes
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has endorsed a phased and data-driven strategy to gradually rationalize the Home Remittance Incentive Schemes (HRIS), following recommendations from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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ECC approves Rs660bn guarantee to settle Rs1.2trn circular debt
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), chaired by Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, has approved a Government of Pakistan (GoP) guarantee worth Rs659.646 billion, according to a statement from the Power Division.
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ECC clears dues settlement framework for OGDCL, SNGPL
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a comprehensive framework for the settlement of outstanding dues and rationalization of tariffs involving Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), nuclear power plants (NPPs), and government-owned power plants (GPPs), the Finance Division said in a statement.
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PBA, SBP unite to fight digital banking frauds
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has introduced a nationwide Fraud Awareness Campaign to educate the public about protecting themselves from the increasing threat of digital financial frauds and scams.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 10.89 | 11.39 | 0.00 | 07-11-2025 |
| 2W | 10.88 | 11.38 | 0.00 | 07-11-2025 |
| 1M | 10.90 | 11.40 | -0.01 | 07-11-2025 |
| 3M | 10.93 | 11.18 | 0.00 | 07-11-2025 |
| 6M | 10.95 | 11.20 | 0.01 | 07-11-2025 |
| 9M | 10.94 | 11.44 | 0.01 | 07-11-2025 |
| 1Y | 10.97 | 11.47 | 0.02 | 07-11-2025 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 10.97 | 11.47 | -0.19 | 07-11-2025 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 10.97 | -0.02 | 2025-11-10 |
| 2W | 10.98 | 0.01 | 2025-11-10 |
| 1M | 10.95 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 2M | 10.95 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 3M | 10.93 | -0.02 | 2025-11-10 |
| 4M | 11 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 6M | 11.04 | 0.02 | 2025-11-10 |
| 9M | 11.25 | 0.01 | 2025-11-10 |
| 1Y | 11.32 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 2Y | 11.42 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 3Y | 11.44 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 4Y | 11.59 | 0.01 | 2025-11-10 |
| 5Y | 11.6 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 6Y | 11.71 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 7Y | 11.8 | 0.01 | 2025-11-10 |
| 8Y | 11.87 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 9Y | 11.94 | 0.01 | 2025-11-10 |
| 10Y | 11.96 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 15Y | 12.33 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
| 20Y | 12.38 | 0.00 | 2025-11-10 |
Markets
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodity Producing Activities | 17.11M | 16.60M | 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} | 40.97M | 39.76M | 30-06-2025 |
| Gross National Income | 47.74M | 45.24M | 30-06-2025 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Rate | 11 | 11 | 27-10-2025 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 281 | 276 | 31-10-2025 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 317 | 315 | 31-10-2025 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 334 | 333 | 31-10-2025 |