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Pakistan eyes US investment in refineries, LNG
Pakistan and the US have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with Islamabad pitching its refinery upgradation programme as an investment opportunity for US financial institutions and Washington signalling interest in long-term energy supply contracts.
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Pakistan, Ethiopia explore stronger trade, banking and air links
Pakistan and Ethiopia have agreed to continue engagement to strengthen trade, investment, financial cooperation and economic connectivity, with both sides looking at closer banking links and improved air connectivity to boost commercial and people-to-people ties.
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Pakistan, US firms explore tech tie-ups at Tech Connect 2026
Stronger technology partnerships between Pakistan and the US could open new commercial opportunities and feed growth in the digital economy of both countries, and the Pakistan-US Tech Connect 2026 made a strong push in that direction by bringing together a large number of American Midwest companies, Pakistani technology firms, policymakers and business leaders.
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Pakistan drives EV, IT pitch to Qatar
Pakistan, Qatar reviewed progress on bilateral economic ties at the second meeting of their Joint Task Force (JTF) on Trade and Investment in Doha, where Islamabad pressed Doha to help fast-track the Pakistan-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement, sought relief on curbs on bone-in meat exports, and invited Qatari investment in agriculture, automobiles, IT, maritime and infrastructure.
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Interest Rates
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.39 | 11.89 | 0.03 | 26-10-2026 |
| 2W | 11.41 | 11.91 | 0.02 | 26-10-2026 |
| 1M | 11.49 | 11.99 | 0.06 | 26-10-2026 |
| 3M | 11.78 | 12.03 | 0.03 | 26-10-2026 |
| 6M | 12.20 | 12.45 | 0.04 | 26-10-2026 |
| 9M | 12.24 | 12.74 | 0.04 | 26-10-2026 |
| 1Y | 12.29 | 12.79 | 0.04 | 26-10-2026 |
| Tenor | Bid | Ask | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 11.53 | 12.03 | 0.08 | 26-10-2026 |
| Name | Bid | Chg | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1W | 11.48 | 0.03 | 27-10-2026 |
| 2W | 11.44 | 0.04 | 27-10-2026 |
| 1M | 11.51 | 0.06 | 27-10-2026 |
| 2M | 11.76 | 0.08 | 27-10-2026 |
| 3M | 11.91 | 0.00 | 27-10-2026 |
| 4M | 12.07 | 0.04 | 27-10-2026 |
| 6M | 12.25 | -0.01 | 27-10-2026 |
| 9M | 12.41 | -0.01 | 27-10-2026 |
| 1Y | 12.44 | -0.01 | 27-10-2026 |
| 2Y | 12.61 | -0.04 | 27-10-2026 |
| 3Y | 12.64 | -0.07 | 27-10-2026 |
| 4Y | 12.71 | -0.07 | 27-10-2026 |
| 5Y | 12.72 | -0.09 | 27-10-2026 |
| 6Y | 12.79 | -0.05 | 27-10-2026 |
| 7Y | 12.8 | -0.04 | 27-10-2026 |
| 8Y | 12.81 | -0.02 | 27-10-2026 |
| 9Y | 12.8 | -0.02 | 27-10-2026 |
| 10Y | 12.79 | -0.03 | 27-10-2026 |
| 15Y | 12.88 | -0.02 | 27-10-2026 |
| 20Y | 12.94 | -0.01 | 27-10-2026 |
Markets
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodity Producing Activities | 17.71M | 17.13M | 30-06-2026 |
| Agricultural Sector | 10.01M | 9.68M | 30-06-2026 |
| Manufacturing | 5.13M | 4.84M | 30-06-2026 |
| GDP {Total of GVA at bp} | 42.50M | 41.00M | 30-06-2026 |
| Gross National Income | 48.99M | 47.39M | 30-06-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Rate | 12 | 12 | 26-10-2026 |
| Indicators | Current | Previous | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) | 304 | 300 | 30-09-2026 |
| General - Wholesale Price Index | 357 | 351 | 30-09-2026 |
| Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator | 366 | 360 | 30-09-2026 |