M2 falls by Rs759bn in a week

Mettis Global reported that broad money, known as M2, slid by Rs758.54 billion week on week to Rs44.27 trillion as of October 09, 2026. The figures are drawn from State Bank of Pakistan data. Within the country, M2 is the leading yardstick for money supply, and it now sits Rs2.19 trillion below the Rs46.46 trillion recorded at the close of the last fiscal year.

Notes and coins in circulation went up Rs155.44 billion over the week to Rs11.75 trillion, giving a share of 26.54 per cent of M2 against 25.74 per cent a week earlier. Over the current fiscal year, however, currency in circulation has fallen Rs194.43 billion from Rs11.94 trillion at the end of June 2026.

Deposits held with banks totalled Rs32.47 trillion, down Rs913.39 billion week on week and Rs2 trillion for the fiscal year to date. The data excludes inter-bank deposits, government deposits and deposits of foreign constituents.