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Pakistan
SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu has proposed a national agricultural spot market to connect farmers, warehouses, banks, and buyers digitally, aiming to boost farmer prices and reduce losses.
Pakistan
Pakistan's auto sales rose 19% in 1QFY27 despite a missing auto policy. Conventional ICE vehicles are gaining, while NEVs face tax uncertainty, impacting market dynamics.
Pakistan
An editorial warns Pakistan's economy is deteriorating, with stabilization policies failing to alleviate extreme poverty and political nervousness growing over lack of growth.
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Pakistan's opposition alliance, TTAP, halted negotiations with the government, demanding access to jailed PTI chairman Imran Khan and information on his health.
Pakistan
Former Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry and other experts assert India is exploiting Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions to wage a proxy war, raising geopolitical concerns.
Pakistan
Pakistan's hosiery and textile exporters urge government action on tariffs, interest rates, and refunds to enhance global competitiveness and boost exports.
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Pakistan experienced its warmest monsoon in 66 years with 19% below-normal rainfall, raising concerns for water and agricultural output amid a strengthening El Niño.
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Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) proposes a 54% tariff increase to Rs43.54/kWh for 2027 to clean its balance sheet before privatization.
USA
Standard Chartered analysts predict crude prices will remain high despite mixed trading, as potential US easing of Russian restrictions won't add new supply.
The world faces a prolonged diesel supply crunch and record prices until 2027 due to refinery limitations, despite rising crude oil flows.
Guyana, a new oil celebrity with over 1 million barrels daily, is considering keeping its vast gas reserves for domestic use instead of exporting LNG.
Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Ryazan refinery, a key facility, potentially impacting global oil supply and prices.
The International Energy Agency will release over 20 million barrels of diesel and accelerate its emergency oil draw, now exceeding 400 million barrels pledged.
Pakistan
Pakistan's government has revised fuel prices for Oct 16, cutting petrol by Rs3.63 to Rs390.23/litre while raising high-speed diesel by Re0.31 to Rs396.96/litre.
Pakistan
Pakistan's government increased petrol price by Rs1.20 to Rs393.86/litre and decreased diesel by Re0.17 to Rs396.65/litre, effective Oct 16, 2026.
Venezuela is boosting its oil production capacity with the arrival of 11 new workover rigs and two 1,500-horsepower drilling rigs, the first new units in over 15 years.
USA
Crypto exchange Binance.US aims to raise $100 million in new funding, valuing the company at $1 billion.
Pakistan
Pakistan's Power Division projects a Rs2.56 per unit increase in November electricity bills due to September's fuel cost adjustment, driven by expensive fuel use.
USA
US crude oil stockpiles decreased by 8.6 million barrels last week, according to the EIA, signaling potential support for global oil prices.
Pakistan
24K gold is Rs 428,104 per tola (Rs 367,030 per 10 grams) as of 9:18 PM PKT on 15 October 2026.
Pakistan
Finance Minister Aurangzeb projects Pakistan's economy to grow 4% by FY27, driven by industry and agriculture, as reforms improve fiscal health.
Pakistan
Pakistan advanced $5.6 billion cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank for infrastructure, trade, and polio eradication, while also accelerating its partnership with the World Bank.
Europe
Christine Lagarde could become World Economic Forum chair as early as November, potentially stepping down early as European Central Bank chief.
Europe
European natural gas prices are close to their highest levels since late 2022 due to limited LNG supply from Qatar, complicating winter storage.
Iranian drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed Middle Eastern energy exports, with crude flows dropping significantly.
USA
The U.S. Treasury Secretary called for the World Bank to reverse its ban on upstream oil and gas financing as part of broader reforms.
Pakistan
Political instability from protests and marches costs Pakistan's economy an estimated PKR 0.9-2.3 trillion annually, impacting investment and productivity.
USA
The U.S. Treasury has dismissed an IMF debt warning, as U.S. debt surpasses $40 trillion and 10-year Treasury yields remain above 5%.
Pakistan
Indian rice export prices hit over a one-year high due to strong demand, supply concerns, and a stronger rupee, with Vietnamese rates also rising.
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Impact on Gold Gold prices fell internationally due to US inflation concerns, leading to a Rs3,000/tola drop locally, while the rupee strengthened to 276.95/$ against the dollar.
Brent crude futures fell 1.6% to $104.42 a barrel as investors weighed supply outlooks and ongoing Middle East tensions.
USA
Impact on Gold A surprisingly soft Australian jobs report has reduced expectations for RBA rate hikes, causing the Australian dollar to fall while the US dollar strengthened.
India
Overcrowding near the Strait of Hormuz has pushed ship-to-ship oil transfers to India's west coast, ensuring continued crude flow from the Persian Gulf.
Pakistan
Finance Minister Aurangzeb met Moody's to discuss Pakistan's economic outlook, recent rating upgrade, and prospects for further sovereign rating improvement, highlighting improved fiscal and external
Saudi
Major tennis and football events in Saudi Arabia are postponed or under review following recent deadly attacks, signaling heightened regional instability.
USA
Impact on Gold Sticky US inflation data has heightened expectations for further rate hikes, while Indian equities saw their best day in four months as global AI-linked stocks declined.
Pakistan
Pakistan's Finance Minister met Alibaba leadership to discuss digital payments, e-commerce, and SME exports, aiming to boost the cashless economy and trade.
Pakistan
Impact on Gold Impact on Silver Gold prices in Pakistan remained unchanged at Rs437,836 per tola, mirroring the international market, while silver saw a decrease.
USA
Impact on Gold Copper prices fell to a 10-day low due to profit-taking, easing supply worries, and renewed concerns over US inflation and potential Fed rate hikes.
Pakistan
Impact on Gold The Pakistani rupee appreciated marginally against the US dollar, closing at 276.92, while the dollar weakened internationally despite hot CPI data.
Pakistan
India's central bank has deployed $75-80 billion from its foreign exchange reserves to defend the rupee against pressure from high oil prices and a strong US dollar.
India
Impact on Gold India's merchandise trade deficit expanded to $30.21 billion in September as imports outpaced exports, with gold imports significantly declining.
Pakistan
Pakistan and the World Bank commit to fast-tracking the Country Partnership Framework 2026-2035, focusing on project preparedness, concessional financing, and human development.
India
Nestle India reported a 36% profit jump but warned of rising food and commodity inflation, citing India's 5.54% September retail inflation.
Pakistan
Impact on Gold ABHI Microfinance Bank, a major player in gold-backed lending, is set for Pakistan's first fintech IPO, aiming to benchmark the sector.
Satellite images reveal Russia completed a major new jet-powered drone base in six weeks, escalating its attack capabilities near Ukraine and worsening NATO relations.
PM Shehbaz Sharif has appointed retired Lt Gen Zafar Iqbal as Special Assistant on Energy, tasked with overseeing power and petroleum divisions.
Pakistan
Pakistan's Finance Minister met with IMF and US State Department officials to discuss economic reforms, targeted fuel subsidies, and bilateral cooperation.
PM Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to accelerate gemstone sector development, citing billions in losses, and urged banks to expedite housing, SME, and agricultural loans to boost the economy.
Pakistan
Pakistan's government raised petrol price by Rs1.20 to Rs393.86/litre and cut high-speed diesel by Re0.17 to Rs396.65/litre, effective October 15.