Karachi: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by USD 21 million to USD 14.357 billion during the week ending September 12, the central bank reported on Thursday.
The country’s total liquid foreign reserves rose by USD 55 million to USD 19.736 billion, supported by a USD 34 million increase in the holdings of commercial banks, which stood at USD 5.379 billion.
Looking ahead, the SBP said it expects its forex reserves to reach USD 15.5 billion by the end of December 2025.
On external obligations, the central bank disclosed that of the USD 10 billion net repayable amount due in FY26, USD 1.5 billion has already been cleared. It further confirmed that arrangements are in place to cover the USD 500 million Eurobond repayment due later this month, ensuring the transaction will not cause any significant depletion in reserves.
The SBP noted that steady reserve growth and timely debt servicing were helping maintain stability in Pakistan’s external account, though continued inflows remain critical for meeting future obligations.
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