State Bank of Pakistan’s FX Intervention Reaches $522 Million in May 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan recorded net foreign exchange purchases worth $522 million in May 2025, marking an increase from April’s $473 million. Since June 2024, the central bank’s cumulative interventions have reached $7.75 billion, reflecting ongoing efforts to stabilize the interbank market.
PKR Faces Renewed Pressure as SBP Balances Market Sentiment and Currency Stability
The Pakistani Rupee continues to face depreciation pressures amid rising import costs and mixed market sentiment, while the State Bank of Pakistan cautiously manages the balance between intervention and free market forces.