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April trade deficit crosses $4bn, highest since June 2022

Pakistan's trade deficit surged to $4.07 billion in April 2026 its highest level since June 2022 jumping 43.5% month-on-month (MoM) from $2.84bn in March 2026, as a sharp spike in imports vastly outpaced a recovery in exports during the month.

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KPT clears 16,430kg waste from Karachi harbour

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) removed 16,430 kilograms of solid waste from high-risk harbour areas during its latest weekly clean-up drive, reflecting ongoing efforts to contain marine pollution at one of Pakistan’s busiest trade gateways.

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KPT handles 74,603 tonnes in 24 hours

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) handled 74,603 metric tonnes of cargo in the 24 hours ending Saturday evening, with containerised trade accounting for the largest share, showing steady maritime activity amid ongoing regional supply chain pressures.

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Key Pakistan Market Stats and Economic Indicators

Weekly roundup of Key Economic releases and market data and statistics

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Govt strengthens cyber defenses for banking network

Pakistan is stepping up efforts to enhance cybersecurity preparedness across its financial sector in response to emerging technological risks and evolving threat dynamics.

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Lucky Textile CEO lands key export role

Lucky Textile Mills Limited has declared that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jawed Yunus Tabba, has been appointed as Ambassador-at-Large for Export Promotion by the Government of Pakistan, marked a significant milestone for the company.

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FBR faces Rs649bn tax shortfall

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a tax shortfall of Rs649 billion for the period July–April.

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Weekly SPI increased by 0.62%.

Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.62% for the week ended April 30, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

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OMO Result: SBP injects Rs300m into Market

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted a reverse repo Open Market Operation (OMO) today, in which it injected a total of Rs300,000m into the market through an 8-day reverse repo OMO. Out of Rs689,000m offered, Rs300,000m was accepted at a rate of 10.56%.

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Govt raises Rs114bn via Hybrid Sukuk amid strong demand

The Government of Pakistan raised Rs114.347 billion through the third auction of its Hybrid Sukuk on Wednesday, marked the second issuance of such instruments within the current month, supported by strong investor participation in Shariah-compliant securities.

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5.65%
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0.00 		1.00
0.89%
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108.50 		2.00
1.86%
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0.00%
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3.93%
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