Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that the country’s foreign exchange reserves are increasing every week, while Pakistan’s external debt has remained stable at around $100 billion. Read More: Liquid foreign reserves surge to $21.27 billion Briefing the National Assembly’s standing committee on the country’s economic situation, the State Bank said […]
forex reserves
SBP holds key policy rate at 10.5 percent
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its key policy rate unchanged at 10.5 percent on Monday, following its Monetary Policy Committee meeting. Headline inflation stood at 5.6 percent in December 2025, while core inflation remained higher at 7.4 percent. The committee said this decision aims to ensure price stability and support sustainable economic growth. […]
Forex reserves hit three-year high; import cover improves, says govt
Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad has said that Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have reached their highest level since March 2022, underscoring a material strengthening of the country’s external position and a clear break from past, debt-led stabilization cycles. “Quality over quantity: forex reserves rise, import cover improves – without debt buildup/decline in foreign […]
Pakistan’s forex reserves rise to $14.55 billion
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $27 million to $14.551 billion during the week ending November 14, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday. Including the reserves held by commercial banks, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves reached $19.738 billion, with banks holding $5.186 billion of the total. Read More: SBP-held foreign reserves rise […]