SBP reserves rise $27m in a week

MG News | March 06, 2025 at 04:09 PM GMT+05:00

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March 06, 2025 (MLN): The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $27.1 million or 0.24% WoW to $11.25 billion during the week ended on February 28, 2025, data released by State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday.

On the other hand, the country's total reserves decreased by $51.9m or 0.33% WoW to $15.87bn.

The reserves held by commercial banks fell by $79m or 1.68% WoW to $4.62bn.

In the current fiscal year, SBP-held reserves have increased by $1.86bn or 19.81%.

Meanwhile, the current calendar year has seen a decrease of $461m or -3.94%.

**Summary of Holding and Weekly Change**
Foreign reserves held by	February 28, 2025	February 21, 2025	Change	% Change
State Bank of Pakistan	11,249.5	11,222.4	27.1	0.24%
Net Foreign Reserves Held by Banks	4,624.3	4,703.3	-79.0	-1.68%
Total Liquid Foreign Reserves	15,873.8	15,925.7	-51.9	-0.33%

Amount in USD Million

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