Economy
Petrol price cut by Rs1.70, HSD rises Rs1.39
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products for August 12, 2026, reducing the price of Motor Spirit (Petrol) by Rs1.70 per litre to Rs325.92, while raising the price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs1.39 per litre to Rs382.25.
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National Savings mobilization closes FY26 at Rs293bn
Net savings mobilized through National Savings Schemes (NSS) closed FY2025-26 at Rs292.6bn on a cumulative basis, according to data released by the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) and compiled by the State Bank of Pakistan.
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FBR sets Rs25,000 annual tax for traders under Tajir Dost Scheme
Traders opting to file their annual tax returns under the Tajir Dost Scheme will be required to pay Rs25,000, while those filing regular tax returns will not face any additional restrictions, according to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Sargodha Regional Chief Commissioner Noreen Yaqoob.
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| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.34 | 11.84 | -0.02 | 11-08-2026 |
| 2W | 11.34 | 11.84 | -0.02 | 11-08-2026 |
| 1M | 11.36 | 11.86 | -0.03 | 11-08-2026 |
| 3M | 11.41 | 11.66 | -0.02 | 11-08-2026 |
| 6M | 11.50 | 11.75 | -0.01 | 11-08-2026 |
| 9M | 11.57 | 12.07 | 0.00 | 11-08-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.61 | 12.11 | 0.02 | 11-08-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.35 | 11.85 | 0.03 | 11-08-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.49 | 0.00 | 12-08-2026 |
| 2W | 11.46 | 0.01 | 12-08-2026 |
| 1M | 11.48 | 0.02 | 12-08-2026 |
| 2M | 11.49 | 0.01 | 12-08-2026 |
| 3M | 11.47 | 0.01 | 12-08-2026 |
| 4M | 11.57 | 0.00 | 12-08-2026 |
| 6M | 11.62 | 0.01 | 12-08-2026 |
| 9M | 11.88 | 0.02 | 12-08-2026 |
| 1Y | 11.91 | 0.02 | 12-08-2026 |
| 2Y | 11.75 | 0.03 | 12-08-2026 |
| 3Y | 11.71 | 0.05 | 12-08-2026 |
| 4Y | 11.75 | 0.05 | 12-08-2026 |
| 5Y | 11.76 | 0.06 | 12-08-2026 |
| 6Y | 11.8 | 0.05 | 12-08-2026 |
| 7Y | 11.86 | 0.03 | 12-08-2026 |
| 8Y | 11.91 | 0.02 | 12-08-2026 |
| 9Y | 12 | 0.01 | 12-08-2026 |
| 10Y | 12.1 | 0.02 | 12-08-2026 |
| 15Y | 12.31 | 0.01 | 12-08-2026 |
| 20Y | 12.42 | 0.01 | 12-08-2026 |
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 | 27-07-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 297 | 293 | 31-07-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 344 | 344 | 31-07-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 356 | 356 | 31-07-2026 |