SBP Injects Rs13tr Into Banking System via OMOs

SBP injects Rs13tr into banking system via OMOs

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected a total of Rs13 trillion into the banking system through conventional and Shariah-compliant Open Market Operations (OMOs) on July 4, 2025, in a move aimed at maintaining short-term liquidity. According to official data, the conventional OMO injection amounted to Rs12.647 trillion, accepted at a return rate of 11.03%, with most of the liquidity injected via 14-day tenor instruments. In parallel, the centr…

Weekly inflation declines by 2.06pc on year-on-year basis

The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the combined consumption group decreased by 2.06 percent during the week ending on July 3 as compared to the corresponding week of last year (2024). However, on week-on-week basis, the SPI for the group increased by 0.73 percent during the week compared to last week, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week und…

Inflation rises as new financial year kicks off in Pakistan

Where Is Inflation Headed in Pakistan? Weekly Prices See Notable Spike in FY 2024-25 Start ISLAMABAD – As the new fiscal year 2024–25 kicks off, Pakistan is already witnessing a fresh surge in inflation, intensifying financial strain on households. According to the latest data from the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS), weekly inflation has risen by 0.73%, while year-on-year inflation edged up from 1.52% to 2.06%. What Items Are Getting More Ex…

Pakistan’s Inflation Rate Temporarily Declines — But Economic Pressures and Structural Gaps Remain - Republic Policy

Zafar Iqbal In June 2025, Pakistan recorded a slight decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with the inflation rate dropping from 3.5 percent in May to 3.2 percent. According to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), this modest decline is primarily due to a temporary dip in imported inflation. However, this does not signal a fundamental improvement in the country’s economy. Rather, it reflects short-term fa…