SBP Sets 3% Remuneration on Special Cash Reserve Account for November, Adjusting to Global Benchmark Rates
The State Bank of Pakistan has reduced the remuneration rate on Special Cash Reserve Accounts for November to 3 percent, aligning foreign currency reserve returns with global benchmark trends and maintaining compliance with FE-25 deposit reserve requirements.
Pakistan’s Forex Reserves Dip by $165 Million Amid Commercial Bank Outflows
Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves declined by $165 million in the week ending October 24, 2025, as commercial banks saw significant outflows despite a slight rise in SBP’s own reserves. Analysts expect inflows from the IMF under the Extended Fund Facility to support reserve levels and stabilize the currency.