China’s central bank said it will debut overnight lending next week, offering reverse-repos to banks and brokers as it deepens control over what have been volatile short-term interest rates. The People’s Bank of China plans to inject cash into the banking system on June 29 and 30 – the month-end, when seasonal demand tends to […]
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Saudi Arabia renews $3bn deposit for Pakistan
Saudi Arabia has once again extended the $3 billion deposit it holds with Pakistan for another year. The funds, originally set to mature today, are managed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The extension aims to provide continued financial stability amid Pakistan’s ongoing economic challenges. The deposit comes from the Saudi Development Fund, which […]
Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves dip to $19.66 billion
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves fell to $19,663.6 million as of 31 October 2025, according to the latest weekly report from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Despite the overall decline, the central bank’s own reserves saw a slight increase. The SBP reported that its foreign exchange reserves rose by $31 million during the […]
SBP injects Rs4.2 trillion to stabilise market liquidity
KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has injected a total of Rs4,245.5 billion into the money market through Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah-based Open Market Operations (OMO) to maintain liquidity and ensure smooth financial operations. According to details, the SBP conducted the Open Market Operation (Reverse Repo Purchase) on October 24, […]