SBP reserves fall to $11bn

MG News | March 13, 2025 at 04:06 PM GMT+05:00

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March 13, 2025 (MLN): The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $151.6 million or 1.35% WoW to $11.1 billion during the week ended on March 07, 2025, data released by State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday.

The drop in SBP reserves is attributed to the external debt repayments.

On the other hand, the country's total reserves increased by $55.1m or 0.35% WoW to $15.93bn.

The reserves held by commercial banks rose by $206.7m or 4.47% WoW to $4.83bn.

In the current fiscal year, SBP-held reserves have increased by $1.71bn or 18.19%.

Meanwhile, the current calendar year has seen a decrease of $612.6m or -5.23%.

**Summary of Holding and Weekly Change**
Foreign reserves held by	March 07, 2025	February 28, 2025	Change	% Change
State Bank of Pakistan	11,097.9	11,249.5	-151.6	-1.35%
Net Foreign Reserves Held by Banks	4,831.0	4,624.3	206.7	4.47%
Total Liquid Foreign Reserves	15,928.9	15,873.8	55.1	0.35%

Amount in USD Million

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