Economy
K-Electric’s K-Solar rebrands as K Nova to expand renewable energy portfolio
K-Solar, a wholly owned subsidiary of K-Electric’s investment arm KE Ventures Company (Pvt) Limited, has been renamed K Nova as the company broadens its operations into an end-to-end renewable energy solutions platform.
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Pakistan operationalizes PSW integration with Hong Kong’s ValidAP
Pakistan has operationalized the integration of its Pakistan Single Window (PSW) with Hong Kong’s ValidAP platform, enabling digital verification of electronic trade documents without transmitting or storing the underlying documents or their sensitive information.
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The Petrol Subsidy: Math?
Imagine Aslam, a Karachi office worker who rides his motorcycle to work. Since the petrol subsidy began, he has been stopping at a petrol station every week, showing the SMS token on his phone and filling up with five litres of petrol. At around Rs391 a litre, the bill comes to Rs1,955. The token knocks Rs500 off the bill, leaving him to pay Rs1,455.
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LHC rules money laundering proceedings need not await tax cases
The Lahore High Court has ruled that money laundering proceedings can continue independently of tax disputes, allowing the Federal Board of Revenue’s Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation Inland Revenue (I&I-IR) to investigate suspected money laundering without waiting for an income tax case to conclude.
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SIFC, World Bank discuss reforms to simplify business regulations
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the World Bank have discussed measures to simplify Pakistan’s business regulations and reduce compliance burdens as part of efforts to improve the investment environment.
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Pakistan Railways earns Rs26bn in first quarter
Pakistan Railways earned Rs26 billion during the first quarter, prompting Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi to appreciate the administration’s performance while directing officials to accelerate infrastructure and operational improvements.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.39 | 11.89 | 0.01 | 28-09-2026 |
| 2W | 11.41 | 11.91 | 0.02 | 28-09-2026 |
| 1M | 11.46 | 11.96 | 0.03 | 28-09-2026 |
| 3M | 11.54 | 11.79 | 0.01 | 28-09-2026 |
| 6M | 11.77 | 12.02 | 0.04 | 28-09-2026 |
| 9M | 11.86 | 12.36 | 0.03 | 28-09-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.91 | 12.41 | 0.03 | 28-09-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.75 | 12.25 | 0.35 | 28-09-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.54 | 0.04 | 2026-09-29 |
| 2W | 11.52 | 0.02 | 2026-09-29 |
| 1M | 11.52 | 0.03 | 2026-09-29 |
| 2M | 11.53 | 0.03 | 2026-09-29 |
| 3M | 11.58 | 0.05 | 2026-09-29 |
| 4M | 11.73 | 0.06 | 2026-09-29 |
| 6M | 11.83 | 0.05 | 2026-09-29 |
| 9M | 12.11 | 0.04 | 2026-09-29 |
| 1Y | 12.18 | 0.04 | 2026-09-29 |
| 2Y | 12.46 | 0.05 | 2026-09-29 |
| 3Y | 12.76 | 0.11 | 2026-09-29 |
| 4Y | 12.77 | 0.13 | 2026-09-29 |
| 5Y | 12.77 | 0.13 | 2026-09-29 |
| 6Y | 12.81 | 0.16 | 2026-09-29 |
| 7Y | 12.81 | 0.16 | 2026-09-29 |
| 8Y | 12.8 | 0.13 | 2026-09-29 |
| 9Y | 12.8 | 0.14 | 2026-09-29 |
| 10Y | 12.77 | 0.10 | 2026-09-29 |
| 15Y | 12.85 | 0.08 | 2026-09-29 |
| 20Y | 12.9 | 0.07 | 2026-09-29 |
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 |