Govt raises Rs974b in PIB auction

The government mobilised Rs973.8 billion through the auction of Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) on Wednesday, reflecting strong investor interest despite expectations of steady rates in the near term. According to results released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), bids worth Rs1.44 trillion were received against various maturities, including two-year, three-year, five-year, 10-year and 15-year fixed-rate instruments. The government accepted a total of Rs771.9 billion in competitive bids, while total acceptance, including non-competitive bids and short selling, reached Rs792.7 billion (face value). The total realised amount, including accrued interest, stood at Rs973.84 billion.