M2 rises by Rs179bn in a week

May 05, 2026 (MLN): Broad money (M2), the most widely used measure of money supply in Pakistan, rose by Rs178.91 billion WoW to Rs42.64 trillion as of April 24, 2026, data released by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed.

When compared to June 2025, M2 has risen by Rs2.13tr, compared to Rs40.51tr recorded by the end of the last fiscal year. 

Breaking down the components of M2, the currency in circulation within the economy till April 24, 2026 has fallen by Rs99.08bn WoW to Rs11.75tr.

While in the current fiscal year, the currency in circulation has risen by Rs1.11tr as compared to Rs10.63tr recorded at the end of June 2025.

Currency in circulation as a percentage of M2 stood at 27.56% compared to 27.91% a week before and 26.25% on June 2024.

Total deposits held with banks were recorded at Rs30.85tr, depicting an increase of Rs282bn WoW and an increase of Rs1.03tr FYTD.

To note, the deposits held with banks exclude inter-bank deposits, deposits of governments, and foreign constituents.

Currency in circulation represents the balance of banknotes and coins in circulation, held by the general public and financial institutions.

In Pakistan, M2 is the most widely used definition of broad money.

From liability side, it is measured as a sum of currency in circulation; total deposits of non-government sector, including residents’ foreign currency deposits; and other deposits with SBP.

And from asset side, M2 is a sum of net domestic assets and net foreign assets of the banking system (i.e. SBP and scheduled banks).

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