Karachi: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves continued their upward trend as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported an increase of USD 46 million for the week ending June 13, 2025, according to figures released by the central bank on Thursday.
The SBP’s reserves rose to USD 11.722 billion from USD 11.676 billion the previous week. Reserves held by commercial banks also saw a notable gain, rising by USD 83 million to reach USD 5.283 billion.
Consequently, the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves climbed by USD 129 million during the week, surpassing the USD 17 billion mark. The total reserves now stand at USD 17.005 billion, compared to USD 16.875 billion on June 6.
This consistent growth in reserves reflects strengthening external sector stability, buoyed by increased remittance inflows, a controlled current account deficit, and continued foreign interest in domestic investment instruments.
The SBP’s proactive engagement in the open market has also contributed to maintaining currency stability. Analysts believe that the ongoing buildup in reserves will enhance Pakistan’s credit profile and assist in meeting short-term external debt obligations.
