Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) facilitated overnight repo and reverse repo transactions for financial institutions on October 31, 2025, according to a press release from the central bank's Domestic Markets and Monetary Management Department.

The data, disclosed by the SBP, indicated participation from two institutions in both the repo and reverse repo facilities. The overnight repo facility, referred to as the floor, recorded a transaction amount of Rs. 228,200 million.

In parallel, the overnight reverse repo facility, known as the ceiling, saw activity amounting to Rs. 193,350 million. These facilities are crucial tools employed by the central bank to manage short-term liquidity in the domestic financial markets.

The SBP's intervention in the overnight market aims to ensure stability and efficiency in the banking sector by providing or absorbing liquidity as needed. The repo and reverse repo facilities are integral components of the central bank's monetary policy operations.

The information provided underscores the ongoing measures by the SBP to facilitate liquidity management for financial institutions, maintaining the smooth functioning of the country's monetary system.