State Bank of Pakistan Reports Access to Overnight Facilities

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan announced that on May 12, 2025, it provided financial institutions access to its overnight repo and reverse repo facilities. The central bank facilitated one institution with Rs. 145,000 million under the repo facility, often referred to as the floor. Additionally, another institution accessed the reverse repo facility, or ceiling, with an amount of Rs. 115,600 million.

This initiative is part of the State Bank’s ongoing efforts to manage liquidity in the domestic banking sector, ensuring that financial institutions maintain operational efficiency. Repo and reverse repo facilities are essential tools used by the central bank to influence short-term interest rates and manage the supply of money.

The release of these figures underscores the central bank’s role in stabilizing the financial system, providing necessary support to institutions when required. The amounts accessed by the institutions reflect the current demand for liquidity, as managed by the State Bank.

The State Bank continues to monitor market conditions closely, adjusting its monetary strategies to align with economic objectives. As financial markets evolve, the central bank remains committed to ensuring a stable financial environment.