SCRA balance rises to over Rs28bn

Mettis Link News reported that the Special Convertible Rupee Account balance climbed by Rs507.44 million in the week ended September 25, 2026, ending at Rs27.89 billion. The figures come from State Bank of Pakistan data, which also showed net securities purchases of Rs6.31bn over the same week. Inflows reached Rs28.83bn, while outflows totalled Rs28.32bn.

Inflows were led by inward remittances of Rs16.38bn, followed by Rs12.07bn from securities sales and Rs383.38m in dividends. On the outflow side, outward remittances accounted for Rs9.94bn and securities purchases for Rs18.38bn, while taxes came to just Rs4.82m.

Equity holdings in the account lost value during the week, with their market worth falling Rs12.26bn to Rs553.09bn. Investments in T-Bills grew by Rs2.11bn to Rs94.65bn, while Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) gained Rs7.12bn to reach Rs67.57bn.