Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Triple Without New Debt as SBP Charts Stability Path
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have tripled to $14.5 billion without new debt, inflation has dropped to record lows, and the current account shows a surplus after 14 years, according to SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad, who also announced new digital finance initiatives to strengthen long-term stability.
SBP Reserves Drop by $69 Million to $14.46 Billion, Despite Strong Fiscal-Year Growth
The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $69 million to $14.46 billion in the week ending July 18, 2025, even as cumulative fiscal-year gains remain strong with an increase of over $5.3 billion.
SBP Reserves Dip Below $14.5 Billion Mark Amid Mild Weekly Outflow
The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $69 million, falling below $14.5 billion, while total national reserves dipped slightly to $19.918 billion amid minor fluctuations in the banking sector’s holdings.
State Bank’s Foreign Reserves Surge to $14.5 Billion, Boosting Pakistan’s External Position
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves under the State Bank surged by $1.77 billion in a week to $14.5 billion, pushing total reserves past $20 billion, driven by official inflows that strengthen the country’s external financial position.
SBP Boosts Reserves to 39-Month Peak on Robust Inflows and Aggressive Dollar Buying
The State Bank of Pakistan has raised its foreign exchange reserves to their highest level in over three years, supported by record remittances, dollar purchases from the market, and tight control on imports, reinforcing stability signals to investors.
SBP Reserves Drop by $2.66 Billion on Debt Repayments, Recovery Expected Through Fresh Inflows
The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves dropped by $2.66 billion in one week due to major debt repayments. However, fresh inflows exceeding $3 billion are expected to reverse the decline in upcoming data.
State Bank Keeps Policy Rate Steady at 11% as Growth Strengthens and Inflation Stabilizes
The State Bank of Pakistan has maintained its policy rate at 11% in the latest monetary policy decision, signaling confidence in economic recovery and inflation outlook. Despite rising trade deficits and external risks, the central bank projects continued economic growth into FY26, underpinned by private sector momentum and fiscal reforms.