CPI Inflation Cools to 3.0% in August 2025 Amid Decline in Food Prices
Pakistan’s CPI inflation eased to 3.0 percent in August 2025, driven by a sharp decline in perishable food prices, marking one of the lowest inflation readings in recent years.
Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Edge Higher as SBP Holdings Cross $14 Billion
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose modestly, with SBP holdings increasing by $13 million to over $14.26 billion in the week ending August 15, 2025. Total reserves reached $19.57 billion, supported by higher commercial bank holdings and steady fiscal inflows.
SBP Injects Over Rs13 Trillion into Banking System via Dual OMO Operations to Address Liquidity Needs
The State Bank of Pakistan injects over Rs13.32 trillion into the financial system through conventional and Shariah-compliant OMO transactions to address short-term liquidity requirements in the banking sector.
SBP’s Interbank Dollar Purchases Surpass $7.2 Billion Over 11 Months Amid Reserve-Building Drive
The State Bank of Pakistan has bought over $7.2 billion from the interbank market in 11 months as part of its reserve-building strategy. In April 2025 alone, it purchased $473 million, signaling continued efforts to stabilize the rupee and strengthen external buffers amid favorable market conditions.
SBP Reserves Drop by $69 Million to $14.46 Billion, Despite Strong Fiscal-Year Growth
The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $69 million to $14.46 billion in the week ending July 18, 2025, even as cumulative fiscal-year gains remain strong with an increase of over $5.3 billion.