SBP Reserves Edge Higher, Cross $14.25bn Mark

August 21, 2025 at 05:40 PM GMT+05:00

The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves inched up by $13 million (0.09% WoW), reaching $14.26 billion during the week ended August 15, 2025, according to the latest data released by SBP on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves climbed by $74.1 million (0.38% WoW) to stand at $19.57 billion.

The reserves held by commercial banks also showed notable growth, rising by $61.1 million (1.16% WoW) to $5.31 billion.

On a year-to-date basis, SBP-held reserves have surged by $5.19 billion (57.28%) in FY25. In the calendar year so far, they have increased by $2.55 billion (21.74%).

Summary of Holdings and Weekly Change

• The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan stood at $14,256.2 million as of August 15, 2025, compared to $14,243.2 million a week earlier, reflecting an increase of $13 million or 0.09% WoW.
• The net foreign reserves held by commercial banks were recorded at $5,314.6 million, higher than the $5,253.5 million reported on August 8, showing a rise of $61.1 million or 1.16% WoW.
• Consequently, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves reached $19,570.8 million, up from $19,496.7 million in the previous week, marking a gain of $74.1 million or 0.38% WoW.