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The rate hold was consensus. The mechanism that matters is where PIB yields move next — and what that does to the NIM spread for commercial banks still heavy on fixed-rate government securities.
PPL's Q3 FY26 filing puts circular debt receivables at Rs 583.4bn. At the OGDC PHL settlement pace, the gap between reported EPS and actual cash generation remains the central analytical question for the sector.
Mutual funds drove the week's move almost entirely. FIPI at $1.9m is nominal. Insurance selling at $59.7m is the more interesting signal — likely duration repositioning rather than equity risk-off.
The index closed the week up 4,868 points. The advance/decline ratio and volume distribution tell a more qualified story about breadth. When heavyweights account for a disproportionate share, rally quality is the question.
The Rs 174bn PHL settlement plus Rs 92bn interest is a material positive. Whether the improvement in working capital flows through to FCF or re-accumulates defines the dividend trajectory.
FIPI is the most cited and most misread data point in PSX market commentary. This explainer maps what NCCPL flow categories capture, how to identify block trades, and what the USD net figure actually tells you.
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