The Special Convertible Rupee Account (SCRA) balance rose by Rs. 845.74 million during the week ending July 25, 2025, closing at Rs. 28,476.09 million, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The week witnessed net selling of securities amounting to Rs. 3,740.82 million, with a total inflow of Rs. 10,096.05 million into the SCRA. This influx was primarily driven by inward remittances of Rs. 1,367.15 million, sales of securities amounting to Rs. 8,687.92 million, and a modest Rs. 40.98 million in dividends.
On the outflow side, a total of Rs. 9,250.32 million was recorded, stemming from outward remittances of Rs. 4,301.77 million, the purchase of securities worth Rs. 4,947.10 million, and taxes totaling Rs. 1.45 million.
The market value of investments held in equities, T-Bills, and PIBs experienced changes during the week. Investments in equities rose by Rs. 8,934.87 million, while T-Bills saw a decline of Rs. 1,233.15 million, and PIBs saw a slight increase of Rs. 0.97 million. At the close of the week, the market value of equity investments stood at Rs. 655,146.50 million, T-Bills at Rs. 36,778.95 million, and PIBs at Rs. 17,316.01 million.
