SBP to raise Rs3,600 billion through sale of securities

SBP to raise Rs3,600 billion through sale of securities

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will raise Rs3,600 billion through sale of bonds during next three months for repayment against matured securities.

According to auction target calendar issued by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday, around Rs3,600 billion would be raised through auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) and Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs).

The SBP to conduct six auctions of MTBs during April to June 2019 to raise Rs3,300 billion. The amount of maturity is Rs3,100 billion.

The central bank will also conduct three auctions of PIBs for generating Rs300 billion. The amount of repayment against matured PIBs during the period is Rs434.45 billion.