SCRA balance climbs Rs2bn to nearly Rs30bn

Mettis Global reported that the SCRA balance rose by Rs2.02 billion in the week ending October 2, 2026, closing at Rs29.91bn. According to State Bank of Pakistan data cited in the report, the account recorded net buying of securities totalling Rs593.17 million over the same week.

Inflows reached Rs88.46bn over the week, made up of Rs40.64bn in inward remittances, Rs47.18bn from securities sales and Rs642.07m in dividends. Outflows totalled Rs86.44bn, comprising Rs38.66bn in outward remittances, Rs47.77bn in securities purchases and Rs3.30m in taxes.

Market value of equity holdings fell Rs8.39bn to Rs544.69bn, while T-bill holdings rose Rs8.57bn to Rs103.21bn. PIB holdings declined by Rs12.47bn to Rs55.10bn. The market value figures are reported alongside the weekly flow data.