Karachi: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 22 million on a weekly basis, reaching USD 21.736 billion for the week ended March 19, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The central bank’s own reserves rose to USD 16.376 billion, reflecting a marginal improvement of USD 22 million compared to the previous week. Meanwhile, net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at USD 5.360 billion during the same period.
In a brief statement, the SBP noted that the uptick in reserves indicates a slight strengthening of the country’s external liquidity position. However, the increase remains modest, suggesting a largely stable reserves outlook in the short term.
The latest figures highlight a steady, though limited, improvement in Pakistan’s foreign exchange buffer amid ongoing efforts to maintain external account stability.
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