SBP reserves rise $118m in a week

MG News | May 08, 2025 at 07:46 PM GMT+05:00

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May 08, 2025 (MLN): The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $118.1 million or 1.16% WoW to $10.33 billion during the week ended on May 02, 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday.

Similarly, the country's total reserves increased by $230.8m or 1.51% WoW to $15.48bn.

The reserves held by commercial banks rose by $112.7m or 2.24% WoW to $5.15bn.

In the current fiscal year, SBP-held reserves have increased by $943m or 10.04%.

Meanwhile, the current calendar year has seen a decrease of $1.38bn or -11.77%.

**Summary of Holding and Weekly Change**
Foreign reserves held by	May 02, 2025	April 25, 2025	Change	% Change
State Bank of Pakistan	10,332.5	10,214.4	118.1	1.16%
Net Foreign Reserves Held by Banks	5,150.1	5,037.4	112.7	2.24%
Total Liquid Foreign Reserves	15,482.6	15,251.8	230.8	1.51%

Amount in USD Million

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