Massive Capital Flight as Gulf War Volatility Triggers 90 Percent Foreign Investment Exit
State Bank of Pakistan data reveals a staggering 90 percent withdrawal of foreign investment from domestic bonds as regional conflict undermines investor confidence.
State Bank of Pakistan Announces 1.08 Trillion Rupee Buyback Auction for Government Securities
The State Bank of Pakistan initiates a major 1.08 trillion rupee buyback of Treasury Bills and Investment Bonds to manage liquidity and domestic debt portfolios.
Geopolitical Tensions Drive 184 Million Dollars in Capital Outflows from Pakistan
State Bank of Pakistan reports a sharp 184.3 million dollar net outflow in early March 2026 as Gulf hostilities impact foreign investment in domestic bonds.
Global Oil Prices Skyrocket as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Energy Supply Chains
Energy markets face a massive 20 percent surge in oil prices as the US-Israel conflict with Iran threatens the Strait of Hormuz and sparks global stagflation fears.
Ruhail Mohammad New PSX Chairman, Honoring Dr. Shamshad Akhtar’s Legacy
Pakistan Stock Exchange appoints Ruhail Mohammad as new Chairman, continuing Dr. Shamshad Akhtar’s legacy of governance, transparency, and strategic market development.
Standard Chartered and IFC Enable PKR 33.6 Billion Financing to Strengthen Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan, IFC, and Engro Fertilizers close PKR 33.6 billion local currency financing supported by IFC’s first PKR-denominated Partial Credit Guarantee, boosting fertilizer supply, agricultural resilience, and domestic capital markets.
SBP Raises Rs492.9 Billion in Treasury Bills, Sells Rs55 Billion in 10-Year Floating Bonds Amid Strong Market Response
The State Bank of Pakistan secured Rs492.9 billion in Market Treasury Bills and Rs55 billion in 10-year Floating Rate Bonds, reflecting robust investor participation and stable yield expectations across Pakistan’s money market.
State Bank of Pakistan Buys Back Rs122.1 Billion in Floating Rate Bonds to Strengthen Debt Market Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan conducts a successful buyback auction worth Rs122.1 billion for Pakistan Investment Bonds – Floating Rate, reinforcing its active debt management strategy and boosting secondary market liquidity.
UBL Honored as Best Corporate Finance House of the Year 2024 – Fixed Income by CFA Society Pakistan
United Bank Limited secures the Best Corporate Finance House of the Year 2024 – Fixed Income award from CFA Society Pakistan, reflecting its leadership in fixed-income strategy, market expertise, and financial sector innovation.
SBP Raises Rs1.34 Trillion in Dual Auctions as Investors Maintain Neutral Outlook on Interest Rates
The State Bank of Pakistan raised Rs1.34 trillion through dual auctions of Treasury Bills and Pakistan Investment Bonds – Floating Rate, with yields largely unchanged as investors maintained confidence in stable interest rates and ample market liquidity.