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The latest weekly data released by the State Bank of Pakistan on Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRA) shows notable shifts alongside sustained trends in the country’s financial markets, reflecting a mix of strong performances and periodic fluctuations across key indicators between November 21 and December 26, 2025, reports Wealth Pakistan.

The SCRA opening balance showed significant growth throughout the period, increasing from PKR29,860.61 million on November 21 to PKR30,509.06 million by December 19. Despite some volatility, the closing balances also displayed resilience, closing at PKR29,375.13 million on December 26, 2025.

Inward remittances have shown a healthy increase, rising from PKR3,894.55 million on November 21 to a peak of PKR8,033.68 million on December 12. While the inflows declined to PKR1,401.92 million by December 26, the fluctuation appears consistent with typical seasonal trends, especially as year-end factors tend to affect remittance patterns.

On the security front, the sale of securities fluctuated strongly, peaking at PKR19,282.85 million on November 28 and remaining relatively high through December, closing at PKR3,489.84 million by the end of the year. This indicates a strong presence of active market participants in the securities segment, further affirming the market's depth and liquidity.

The purchase and sale of securities also showed notable dynamics, with a decrease in net sales on December 12, where the data revealed a dip of over PKR8,000 million. This pattern reversed with a positive net figure of PKR8,534.89 million by December 19, signalling a recovery in the market.

Moreover, the market values of equities and Treasury Bills (T-bills) reflected a positive growth. The closing market value of T-bills stood at PKR65,272.05 million by December 26, showing a slight increase from previous weeks. Similarly, the closing market value of Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) held steady, reaching PKR29,913.31 million by December 26, 2025.

The data emphasizes Pakistan's solid financial position, supported by increasing inward remittances, resilient market values, and active securities trading, positioning the country for a promising economic outlook in the coming weeks.

Credit: INP-WealthPk