Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves crossed $21 billion by December 26, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported. Central bank reserves rose slightly despite a small drop in commercial banks’ dollar holdings. The overall increase signals cautious improvement in the country’s external liquidity. The SBP data showed total reserves reached $21.122 billion, including both central […]
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Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves dip to $19.66 billion
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves fell to $19,663.6 million as of 31 October 2025, according to the latest weekly report from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Despite the overall decline, the central bank’s own reserves saw a slight increase. The SBP reported that its foreign exchange reserves rose by $31 million during the […]
Pakistan’s SBP foreign reserves rise to $14.47 billion
Islamabad — Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $16 million this week. The reserves reached $14.47 billion as of October 24, 2025, the central bank reported on Thursday. This marks a slight rise from last week when reserves had increased by $14 million. The central bank noted […]
Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves rise to $19.85 billion
KARACHI – Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves increased to $19,853.5 million as of 17 October 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank’s own foreign reserves rose by $14 million to $14,455.2 million during the week, while commercial banks’ net reserves grew by $28.6 million to $5,398.3 million. Read More: US […]
Pakistan seeks $4.47 billion loan to tackle energy debt crisis
Pakistan’s government is negotiating a 1.25 trillion rupee ($4.47 billion) loan with commercial banks to tackle its mounting energy sector debt. Power Minister Awais Leghari confirmed that the loan, a key part of the IMF-backed economic reforms, will be repaid over 5 to 7 years. The initiative aims to stabilize the power sector and improve […]