Government Raises Rs424.4 Billion via T-Bills Auction Amid Falling Yields
The SBP raised Rs424.4 billion in its latest T-bills auction, surpassing the Rs361 billion target amid falling yields and shifting investor sentiment, reflecting a potential shift in monetary policy outlook.
SBP to Pilot Digital Currency, Advances Virtual Asset Regulations Amid Push to Modernize Financial Ecosystem
Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is finalizing laws to regulate virtual assets, signaling a strong shift toward modernizing its financial ecosystem and embracing blockchain-powered innovations.
SBP Eyes Over Rs5.5 Trillion Funding via T-Bills and Bonds in Q3 to Support Fiscal Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan unveils its July–September auction calendar aiming to raise Rs5.575 trillion through MTBs and PIBs to meet government financing needs and manage market liquidity.
SBP Urges Balanced Growth to Avoid Past Boom-Bust Cycles, Highlights Strong Reserves and Inflation Control
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad warns against past mistakes of rapid demand-led growth as Pakistan shifts focus to long-term stability, backed by rising reserves and low inflation.
SBP Forex Reserves Jump to $14.51 Billion, Growing by $5.12 Billion in FY25
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank surged by $5.12 billion in FY25, reaching $14.51 billion by June 2025, driven by improved current account figures and planned inflows.
Modest Growth in SBP Reserves: A Critical Juncture for Pakistan’s Digital Economy
The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves saw a marginal increase of $46 million, reaching $11.721 billion for the week ending June 13. This modest rise leaves a significant gap against the central bank’s $14 billion target for June 30, raising questions about immediate economic stability and potential implications for the burgeoning digital finance sector.
State Bank Keeps Policy Rate Steady at 11% as Growth Strengthens and Inflation Stabilizes
The State Bank of Pakistan has maintained its policy rate at 11% in the latest monetary policy decision, signaling confidence in economic recovery and inflation outlook. Despite rising trade deficits and external risks, the central bank projects continued economic growth into FY26, underpinned by private sector momentum and fiscal reforms.
PSX Slides After Record High Amid Volatile Session: Index Closes Lower Despite Intraday Surge
The KSE-100 Index closed Thursday’s trading session with a decline despite hitting a record intraday high, as market volatility overshadowed early gains driven by post-budget sentiment and remittance inflows.