SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $118mn to $10.33bn

SBP-held reserves increase $118 million

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a notable increase in its foreign exchange reserves, which rose by $118.1 million to reach $10.33 billion for the week ending May 2, 2025. This marks a 1.16% week-on-week growth, according to data released on Thursday. The country’s total liquid foreign reserves also saw an uptick, climbing by $230.8 million to stand at $15.48 billion. This overall increase reflects a 1.51% rise compared to the previous …

SBP reserves rise $118m in a week

May 08, 2025 (MLN): The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $118.1 million or 1.16% WoW to $10.33 billion during the week ended on May 02, 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday. Similarly, the country's total reserves increased by $230.8m or 1.51% WoW to $15.48bn. The reserves held by commercial banks rose by $112.7m or 2.24% WoW to $5.15bn. In the current fiscal year, SB…

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $118mn to $10.33bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $118 million on a weekly basis, clocking in at $10.33 billion as of May 2, data released on Thursday showed. Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $15.48 billion. Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at $5.15 billion. The central bank did not attribute any reason to the increase in the FX reserves. “During the week ended on 02-May-…