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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, pledging that any aggression against either country would be considered an attack on both.

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Pakistan-IMF talks to begin Sept 25 amid unmet reform targets

Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are scheduled to begin on September 25.

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Ministry of Commerce engages with auto sector on new trade policy

The Ministry of Commerce is taking a proactive approach to address the concerns of Pakistan's manufacturing industries as the country prepares for a new trade liberalization policy set to begin in Fiscal Year 2026.

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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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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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Interest Rates
Tenor Bid Ask Chg Date
1W 10.83 11.33 0.03 17-09-2025
2W 10.82 11.32 0.03 17-09-2025
1M 10.81 11.31 0.02 17-09-2025
3M 10.81 11.06 0.01 17-09-2025
6M 10.83 11.08 0.02 17-09-2025
9M 10.79 11.29 0.00 17-09-2025
1Y 10.81 11.31 0.00 17-09-2025
Tenor Bid Ask Chg Date
ON 10.96 11.46 0.07 17-09-2025
Name Bid Chg Date
1W 11 0.02 18-09-2025
2W 10.87 -0.03 18-09-2025
1M 10.89 0.00 18-09-2025
2M 10.9 0.00 18-09-2025
3M 10.85 0.00 18-09-2025
4M 10.9 0.00 18-09-2025
6M 10.85 0.00 18-09-2025
9M 10.99 -0.01 18-09-2025
1Y 11 0.00 18-09-2025
2Y 11.21 0.00 18-09-2025
3Y 11.17 0.01 18-09-2025
4Y 11.44 0.01 18-09-2025
5Y 11.48 0.00 18-09-2025
6Y 11.65 0.00 18-09-2025
7Y 11.75 0.00 18-09-2025
8Y 11.85 0.00 18-09-2025
9Y 12 0.00 18-09-2025
10Y 12 0.00 18-09-2025
15Y 12.45 0.00 18-09-2025
20Y 12.43 0.00 18-09-2025
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
Indicators Current Previous Date
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 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM GMT+05:00

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement

September 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM GMT+05:00

Fed delivers 25 basis-point rate cut

September 17, 2025 at 05:37 PM GMT+05:00

Auction Result: Govt raises Rs201bn through T-bills

September 17, 2025 at 04:59 PM GMT+05:00

Hala Enterprises to increase weaving capacity by 75%

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