The government raised ₨950 billion through treasury bill auctions on Wednesday while increasing cut-off yields by up to 40 basis points across major tenors. The move marked the second upward adjustment since the State Bank of Pakistan raised its policy rate to 11.5% on April 27 to manage inflation and liquidity pressures. According to official […]
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PSX slips as foreign selling and weak results weigh
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) fell on Thursday as continuous foreign selling and weak corporate earnings weighed on investor sentiment, while thinner participation on the first day of Ramadan contributed to slower trading. Read More: PSX bounces back with gain of over 5,700 points The benchmark KSE-100 Index fluctuated between a high of 179,279.74 (up […]
Pakistan sees $167 million t-bill outflow in april amid investor caution
Pakistan’s foreign investors withdrew $167 million from treasury bills in April. The total investments reached $1.168 billion, but divestments amounted to $1.355 billion. This caused a net outflow of $187 million from July 2024 to April 2025. Experts say investor confidence is falling due to multiple issues. These include lower interest rates, trade tensions, and […]
Three countries withdraw nearly $1 billion from Pakistan’s treasury bills
Three countries have withdrawn nearly $1 billion from Pakistan’s treasury bills this financial year. This trend shows a concerning balance between inflows and outflows of foreign investments. From July 1 to March 14, 2025, inflows totaled $1.163 billion, while outflows reached $1.121 billion. As a result, the net balance stands at only $42 million. The […]
Pakistan turns to banks for Rs6.75 trillion to cover deficit, repay loans
The government has announced plans to borrow Rs6.75 trillion from commercial banks between March and May to cover its budget deficit and repay maturing debts. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Rs3.65 trillion will be raised through short-term Treasury Bills (T-bills), while Rs3.1 trillion will come from long-term Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs). These […]