M2 rises by Rs214bn in a week

Mettis Global reported that broad money, known as M2, rose by Rs214.02 billion week on week to Rs43.95 trillion as of August 28, 2026, based on State Bank of Pakistan data. The weekly gain still left the aggregate Rs2.51 trillion below its level at the end of June 2026.

Within the total, the cash in the economy, made up of notes and coins, fell by Rs109.78 billion in the week to Rs11.68 trillion. For the current fiscal year so far, it has declined by Rs263.14 billion, and its share of M2 stood at 26.57% against 26.96% a week earlier.

Deposits held with banks climbed Rs324.38 billion week on week to Rs32.22 trillion, but remained Rs2.25 trillion lower than at the start of the fiscal year. The deposit figure excludes inter-bank deposits, government deposits and those of foreign constituents.