Gulf Investors Put $129.8 Million Into Pakistan Investment Bonds in September
Gulf investors invested $129.8 million in Pakistan Investment Bonds during the first 25 days of September, led by $110 million from the UAE.
SBP Raises Rs184.96 Billion Through Market Treasury Bills Auction
The State Bank of Pakistan raised Rs184.96 billion through its latest Market Treasury Bills auction, with Rs181.54 billion accepted through non-competitive bids and Rs3.41 billion through competitive bids.
SBP Sets Rs5 Trillion Government Borrowing Target Through T-Bills and Fixed-Rate PIBs by November 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan has set a Rs5 trillion borrowing target for September to November 2026 through Market Treasury Bills and Fixed-Rate Pakistan Investment Bonds, with no floating-rate PIB auctions planned.
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.
JazzCash Crosses 62 Million Registered Customers as Digital Transactions Surge
JazzCash crosses 62 million registered customers after processing Rs19.6 trillion in Gross Transaction Value, while expanding digital payments, lending and investment services.
SBP Raises Rs517.90 Billion Through MTB Auction
State Bank of Pakistan raises Rs517.90 billion through Market Treasury Bills auction, with 3-month tenor receiving the largest acceptance and yields rising across all four tenors.
MCB Bank Expects Policy Rate Stability Through 2026, Plans 40 New Branches
MCB Bank plans to open 40 new branches in 2026 and expects State Bank of Pakistan’s policy rate to remain at 11.5% through the rest of the year, while deposits and digital banking activity continue to grow.
SBP Raises Rs939.11 Billion Through Market Treasury Bills Auction as Yields Ease
State Bank of Pakistan raised Rs939.11 billion through the August 5 Market Treasury Bills auction, with Rs2.29 trillion in bids received across four tenors and yields declining on three maturities.
Escalating Sovereign Debt: Government Bank Borrowing Surges to Rs 5.9 Trillion in FY26
State Bank of Pakistan data reveals net government borrowing reached Rs 5.9 trillion in FY26, escalating domestic debt servicing costs to Rs 8 trillion for FY27.
Market Consensus Points to Rate Hold as SBP Prepares for July Monetary Policy Meeting
Topline Securities survey shows 97 percent of market participants expect State Bank of Pakistan to keep policy rate at 11.5 percent amid global commodity price fluctuations.