KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected Rs12,526.25 billion into the financial system through Open Market Operations (OMO) to ensure liquidity. The move was made on Friday through Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah-based operations.
According to details, SBP conducted OMOs for 7-day and 14-day tenors on September 12, 2025. The central bank injected Rs12,203.75 billion through Reverse Repo Purchase against 33 quotes, while Rs322.5 billion was added via Shariah Compliant Mudarabah-based OMO.
For the 7-day tenor, SBP received 24 bids totaling Rs11,100.8 billion. The bids carried rates ranging between 11.01 percent and 11.12 percent. Out of these, SBP accepted Rs11,000 billion at a return rate of 11.01 percent. From the amount offered at this rate, Rs5,214.2 million was accepted on a pro-rata basis.
Meanwhile, for the 14-day tenor, the bank received nine bids worth Rs1,203.75 billion. These bids carried return rates between 11.03 percent and 11.12 percent. SBP accepted the full amount at 11.03 percent.
In addition, SBP also conducted Shariah Compliant Mudarabah-based OMOs. No bids were received for the 14-day tenor, but for the 7-day tenor, four quotes worth Rs322.5 billion were submitted. The rates ranged between 11.06 percent and 11.15 percent. SBP accepted the entire amount at 11.06 percent.
Analysts believe the liquidity injection reflects SBP’s continued efforts to stabilize short-term money market rates. It also highlights the central bank’s focus on managing financial flows while ensuring the availability of funds for commercial banks.
With these measures, SBP aims to balance liquidity pressures and maintain stability in the financial system.
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