SBP Raises Rs680 Billion Through MTB Auction As 3-Month Bills Lead Acceptance
State Bank of Pakistan raises Rs680.07 billion through Market Treasury Bills auction, with 3-month MTBs receiving the highest acceptance of Rs387.82 billion.
Pakistan Seeks Deutsche Bank Engagement For Investment, Financing And Capital Market Opportunities
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed Pakistan’s economic outlook, external financing strategy, investment opportunities and expanded cooperation with Deutsche Bank.
SECP Introduces One Day Investor Account Opening Timeline For Eligible Accounts
SECP introduces a consolidated investor onboarding framework, reducing processing time for eligible Sehl and Sahulat accounts to one working day.
SBP PSX To Remain Closed On August 14 For Pakistan Independence Day
State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Stock Exchange will remain closed on August 14, 2026, for Pakistan’s Independence Day, with regular operations resuming after the holiday.
State Bank Of Pakistan Raises Rs859.88 Billion Through Fixed Rate Pakistan Investment Bonds
State Bank of Pakistan raised Rs859.88 billion through a Fixed Rate Pakistan Investment Bonds auction, with the 15 year tenor receiving the highest acceptance while all 2 year bids were rejected.
Pakistan domestic sukuk company targets 125 billion rupees in 14th hybrid auction via psx
PDSCL sets a target of 125 billion rupees across four instruments for the 14th GoP Hybrid Sukuk auction scheduled for August 5.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects Rs358.5 Billion via Reverse Repo and Modarabah-Based OMO
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted conventional reverse repo and Shariah-compliant Modarabah-based Open Market Operations, injecting a total of Rs358.5 billion into the banking system to address liquidity needs.
Pakistan Q1 2026 Borrowing Plan Rs4.9 Trillion via T-Bills and PIBs, SBP Interest Rate Cuts
Pakistan plans to borrow Rs4.9 trillion from commercial banks in Q1 2026 through T-bills and PIBs. SBP’s interest rate cuts and fiscal surplus support prudent debt management and stable money-market conditions.
Private Sector Credit Surges 12% in FY25, Signaling Economic Rebound
Private sector borrowing rose by 12% in FY25, marking a healthy recovery in bank credit and signaling growing business confidence amid falling interest rates and improving economic sentiment. Analysts predict the trend will continue into FY26.
State Bank’s Foreign Reserves Surge to $14.5 Billion, Boosting Pakistan’s External Position
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves under the State Bank surged by $1.77 billion in a week to $14.5 billion, pushing total reserves past $20 billion, driven by official inflows that strengthen the country’s external financial position.