Interest rate updates from the State Bank (SBP), inflation (CPI) data, and banking spreads.
ISLAMABAD — The Prime Minister’s Review Committee on Gilgit-Baltistan, chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, has outlined a major strategic roadmap to enhance fiscal autonomy, upgrade clean energy infrastructure, and improve governance across the region.
ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal met with Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar to review a detailed proposal for the revamping and modernization of Pakistan Television (PTV) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK: Addressing the Ministerial Segment of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2026 on Sustainable Development, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, delivered a strong call for global solidarity, warning that the world stands at a critical juncture with just five years remaining to achieve the 2030 Agenda.
UNITED NATIONS: On the sidelines of the United Nations high-level forum, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, met with his Egyptian counterpart, Mr. Ahmed Rostom. The high-profile meeting served to reaffirm the long-standing, historic friendship between Pakistan and Egypt while exploring fresh avenues for bilateral and economic cooperation.
ISLAMABAD — The Government of Pakistan observed a Day of National Mourning on Monday, July 13, 2026, as a powerful gesture of solidarity with the State of Qatar following the passing of its former Emir and Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
HOUSTON: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, visited Rice University to engage with Pakistani students pursuing higher education in the United States, calling on them to lead Pakistan’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy.
Indian government bonds are likely to open the week on a quiet note
The Philippine central bank said on Monday it may consider a stronger monetary policy
Japanese government bond yields rose off multi-week lows on Monday
The Bank of Japan saw net income fall in fiscal 2025 as rising interest rates