October 01, 2024 (MLN): The government is targeting to borrow Rs9.65 trillion during the next three months from October to December 2024, through the auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) Fixed Rate, and PIBs Floating Rate.
The breakup of the target reveals that the government is targeting to borrow Rs5.2tr by auctioning MTBs and the remaining Rs4.45tr through PIBs.
Category
Target Amount (Rs Bn)
MTBs
5,200
PIB (Fixed Rate)
650
PIB (Floating Rate) Semi-Annual
3,800
PIB (Floating Rate) Quarterly
–
Total
9,650
SBP has planned to conduct seven auctions of MTBs this quarter to meet the target.
Additionally, the central bank aims to raise Rs4.45tr through the sale of PIBs, which includes Rs650 billion through the sale of PIBs Fixed Rate, Rs3.8tr through PIBs semiannual floaters, while no action has been planned for PIBs quarterly floaters.
For the fixed-rate bonds, SBP has planned three auctions this quarter. For the semiannual bonds, the central bank has planned a total of seven auctions.
