Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Inch Up to $19.81 Billion Amid Optimism Over IMF Inflows
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased slightly to $19.81 billion by October 3, 2025, as SBP reserves rose by $20 million. The gain comes ahead of expected IMF inflows, signaling cautious optimism for external sector stability.
IMF Presses Pakistan for Transparency Over $11 Billion Trade Data Discrepancy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over an $11 billion gap in Pakistan’s trade data, urging the government to publicly clarify discrepancies between figures reported by PRAL and PSW, amid growing doubts over the reliability of the country’s external sector statistics.