Economy
SECP, digital banks partner for instant account opening
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken a major step to enable same-day corporate account opening for startups and newly incorporated companies, simplifying and accelerating the banking process in line with its “Paper to Platform” digital transformation vision.
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Pakistan sets sail on $100bn Maritime vision
Pakistan is set to harness its under-utilized maritime resources as a cornerstone of economic growth and climate resilience, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry informed Thursday at the closing ceremony of the Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and Conference (PIMEC) 2025.
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Sugar crushing to start Nov 15; farmers’ payments guaranteed
The government has informed that the nationwide sugar crushing season will officially commence from November 15, 2025, following detailed consultations among all stakeholders, including the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and provincial authorities.
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Pakistan shifts to climate responsive economic planning
Pakistan has reaffirmed its resolve to align national economic and fiscal policies with climate resilience and sustainability, as highlighted during the Sustainable Development Conference 2025 organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).
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SBP launches InvestPak portal to digitize investment in Govt securities
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a Web Portal named ‘InvestPak,’ to digitize the process of investment in government securities for individuals and corporate customers maintaining PKR accounts with banks, Primary Dealers (PDs), and Microfinance Banks (MFBs), collectively referred to as Financial Institutions (FIs).
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 10.89 | 11.39 | 0.02 | 06-11-2025 |
| 2W | 10.88 | 11.38 | -0.01 | 06-11-2025 |
| 1M | 10.91 | 11.41 | 0.01 | 06-11-2025 |
| 3M | 10.93 | 11.18 | 0.02 | 06-11-2025 |
| 6M | 10.94 | 11.19 | 0.01 | 06-11-2025 |
| 9M | 10.93 | 11.43 | -0.01 | 06-11-2025 |
| 1Y | 10.95 | 11.45 | -0.02 | 06-11-2025 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.16 | 11.66 | 0.22 | 06-11-2025 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 10.99 | -0.01 | 2025-11-07 |
| 2W | 10.97 | 0.00 | 2025-11-07 |
| 1M | 10.95 | 0.00 | 2025-11-07 |
| 2M | 10.95 | 0.00 | 2025-11-07 |
| 3M | 10.95 | 0.01 | 2025-11-07 |
| 4M | 11 | 0.01 | 2025-11-07 |
| 6M | 11.02 | 0.01 | 2025-11-07 |
| 9M | 11.24 | 0.01 | 2025-11-07 |
| 1Y | 11.32 | 0.00 | 2025-11-07 |
| 2Y | 11.42 | 0.00 | 2025-11-07 |
| 3Y | 11.44 | 0.01 | 2025-11-07 |
| 4Y | 11.58 | 0.02 | 2025-11-07 |
| 5Y | 11.6 | 0.05 | 2025-11-07 |
| 6Y | 11.71 | 0.04 | 2025-11-07 |
| 7Y | 11.79 | 0.02 | 2025-11-07 |
| 8Y | 11.87 | 0.03 | 2025-11-07 |
| 9Y | 11.93 | 0.02 | 2025-11-07 |
| 10Y | 11.96 | 0.04 | 2025-11-07 |
| 15Y | 12.33 | -0.01 | 2025-11-07 |
| 20Y | 12.38 | 0.00 | 2025-11-07 |
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 |