SCRA balance rises Rs81m to Rs26.5bn

Mettis Global reported that the SCRA balance rose Rs81.37 million in the week ending August 21, 2026, closing at Rs26.50 billion. Citing SBP data, the report said the account recorded net selling of securities worth Rs388.90 million during that week.

Inflows totalled Rs21.97 billion, made up of Rs5.69 billion from inward remittances, Rs15.52 billion from securities sales and Rs757.21 million in dividends received. Outflows reached Rs21.89 billion, including Rs6.75 billion in outward remittances, Rs15.13 billion in securities purchases and Rs5.99 million in taxes paid.

The market value of equity investments fell Rs15.75 billion to Rs595.10 billion over the period. T-Bills gained Rs691.30 million to reach Rs112.29 billion, while PIBs declined Rs124.83 million to Rs33.97 billion.