FLASHNEWS:

State Bank of Pakistan Reports Significant Overnight Repo Activity

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan reported substantial activity in its overnight repo and reverse repo facilities for June 19, 2025. According to a press release from its Domestic Markets and Monetary Management Department, the central bank revealed that two financial institutions accessed the SBP's overnight repo facility, with a transaction amount totaling Rs. 102,000 million.

In contrast, the central bank's overnight reverse repo facility saw greater demand. Eight institutions participated, conducting transactions amounting to Rs. 1,054,600 million.

These figures reflect the liquidity management operations carried out by the central bank to maintain stability in the financial system. The repo and reverse repo facilities are tools used by financial institutions to manage short-term capital needs by borrowing or lending funds overnight.

The State Bank of Pakistan regularly provides updates on these monetary operations to ensure transparency and informed decision-making among market participants.