Pakistani mobile wallet users can now invest in government treasury bills directly from their smartphones, according to a statement issued on Tuesday, expanding access to sovereign-backed investment products beyond the country’s roughly 1.4 million existing public market participants. The service, launched by JazzCash and Mobilink Bank in collaboration with Pakistan’s finance ministry and central bank, […]
T-Bills
Government plans Rs7.15 trillion borrowing through debt auctions
The federal government plans to raise Rs7.15 trillion through Treasury bill and Pakistan Investment Bond auctions between June and August, according to the latest auction calendar. The borrowing strategy reflects heavy reliance on domestic debt markets to manage financing needs and refinance existing obligations during the period. Under the plan, the government aims to generate […]
Government secures Rs1.08tr from treasury bills and bond auctions
The government raised more than Rs1 trillion through fresh auctions of treasury bills and long-term Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) on Wednesday, amid strong liquidity in the banking sector and expectations of further monetary easing. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the government borrowed Rs979.3 billion through T-bills and another Rs108bn via […]
Foreign inflows into T-bills surge in October
KARACHI: Foreign investments in Pakistan’s treasury bills (T-bills) saw a significant rise in October, reflecting growing investor confidence amid a mix of regional and domestic developments. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, T-bills attracted $118.6 million last month, marking the highest monthly inflow of the current fiscal year. Most of the foreign investments came […]
Foreign investors withdraw $135.5 million from T-Bills amid market changes
Foreign investors have withdrawn a net amount of $135.5 million from Pakistan’s treasury bills as of March 14, 2025. This decision comes in response to declining interest rates and early signs of rupee depreciation. Data from the State Bank of Pakistan shows a notable shift in investor sentiment. During this period, foreign investments in T-bills […]