ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Forex Reserves increased by $ 47 million or 0.24% and the total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $ 19.6 billion during the week ended on August 22, 2015.
According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the central bank’s reserves increased by $ 18.10 million. While net reserves held by Commercial banks surged by $ 28.90 million, during the week.
The State Bank of Pakistan has also released its monthly data showing a decline in foreign exchange reserves. As of July 2025, SBP’s reserves stood at $ 14.3 billion, down by $ 181.40 million from $ 14.5 billion in the previous month.
However, on a year-on-year basis, SBP’s reserves rose by $ 5.10 billion—or 55.35 percent—compared to $ 9.22 billion in July 2024.
Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks were recorded at $ 4.6520 billion, reflecting a decline of $ 111.40 million from $ 4.76 billion the month before. Compared to July 2024, when reserves stood at $ 4.74 billion, this marks a decrease of $ 93.80 million.
Overall, Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves at the end of July 2025 were $ 18.97 billion, showing a net monthly decline of $ 292.80 million from $ 19.26 billion. Year-on-year, however, the country’s total reserves increased by $ 5.01 billion or 35.87 percent.
