The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed that the government has returned $2 billion to the United Arab Emirates, marking a key step in ongoing external debt management between the two countries. Officials explained that the amount was earlier placed with the central bank as a secure deposit arrangement before its scheduled repayment. This development reflects […]
SBP Reserves
SBP reserves rise again, hit $14.44bn mark
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves saw a slight improvement this week, reflecting cautious optimism about the country’s economic stability. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Thursday that its reserves increased by $21 million, reaching $14.44 billion as of October 10, 2025. The rise, though modest, marks the second consecutive weekly increase after a $20 […]
SBP Reserves Rise to $14.34bn After $34m Increase
The SBP reserves increased by $34 million during the week ending September 5, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. The central bank confirmed total reserves now stand at $14.336 billion. However, it did not disclose the exact source of the increase. The rise comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilize the country’s external position. Analysts […]
SBP Reserves Hit $14.3bn After $28.2m Weekly Gain
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves inched higher during the week ending August 29, 2025, offering a modest yet encouraging signal of financial resilience. According to official figures, the country’s total liquid reserves climbed by $41.7 million—or 0.21%—to reach $19.65 billion. The uptick was led by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), whose holdings rose by $28.2 […]
SBP reserves slide to $14.46 billion this week
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a $69 million decline in its foreign exchange reserves for the week ending July 18, 2025. Reserves dropped from $14.53 billion to $14.46 billion, primarily due to scheduled repayments of external debt obligations. This reduction reflects Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to servicing its international liabilities despite fiscal pressures. Meanwhile, […]
SBP reserves jump to $14.51 billion by end of FY2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released provisional data on the country’s foreign exchange reserves at the end of the fiscal year 2024–25. As of June 30, 2025, Pakistan’s total reserves with the central bank stood at $14.51 billion, showing a major rise. According to the SBP, reserves grew by $5.12 billion over the […]