SBP reserves rise $8.5m in a week

MG News | May 02, 2025 at 08:09 PM GMT+05:00

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May 02, 2025 (MLN): The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $8.5 million or 0.08% WoW to $10.21 billion during the week ended on April 25, 2025, data released by State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday.

On the other hand, the country's total reserves decreased by $184.2m or 1.19% WoW to $15.25bn.

The reserves held by commercial banks fell by $192.7m or 3.68% WoW to $5.04bn.

In the current fiscal year, SBP-held reserves have increased by $824.9m or 8.79%.

Meanwhile, the current calendar year has seen a decrease of $1.5bn or -12.78%.

**Summary of Holding and Weekly Change**
Foreign reserves held by	April 25, 2025	April 18, 2025	Change	% Change
State Bank of Pakistan	10,214.4	10,205.9	8.5	0.08%
Net Foreign Reserves Held by Banks	5,037.4	5,230.1	-192.7	-3.68%
Total Liquid Foreign Reserves	15,251.8	15,436.0	-184.2	-1.19%

Amount in USD Million

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