Islamic Derivatives Gain Traction Amid Geopolitical Volatility but Market Gaps Restrain Global Expansion
Fitch Ratings highlights how regional instability has amplified the need for Shariah-compliant hedging instruments across Islamic banks and insurance firms.
State Bank of Pakistan Mops Up Rs198 Billion Through Open Market Operation to Stabilize Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted a Repo Sale mop-up on April 22, 2026, absorbing Rs198 billion from the banking system to manage market liquidity and interest rates.
SECP Initiates Stakeholder Consultation to Recalibrate T+1 Settlement Cycle
The SECP launches a formal review of the T+1 settlement framework following market concerns over liquidity, banking integration, and operational stress.
SBP Infuses Rs11.6 Trillion into Market through Reverse Repo and Shariah-Compliant OMO
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has injected a total of Rs11.6 trillion into the banking system through a combination of reverse repo and Shariah-compliant Open Market Operations (OMO). This significant liquidity infusion is aimed at addressing market liquidity requirements.
Pakistan Stock Market Delivers Over 55% Return in FY25, Outshining All Other Asset Classes
The Pakistan Stock Exchange surged by more than 55% in FY25, beating all other asset classes including gold and T-Bills, driven by monetary easing and record trading activity, according to a report by Arif Habib Limited.