State Bank of Pakistan reports $20 Million increase in foreign reserves
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves reached $19,810.4 million as of October 3, 2025, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
The central bank reported that its own reserves stood at $14,420.1 million, while commercial banks held $5,390.3 million during the same period.
During the week ending October 3, SBP’s reserves rose by $20 million, bringing the total to $14,420.1 million. The central bank confirmed that it also made external debt repayments during the week, including the repayment of a $500 million Pakistan Sovereign Eurobond.
This marks the fourth consecutive weekly increase in SBP’s foreign reserves. A week earlier, reserves had risen by $21 million to $14,400.4 million, while two weeks before that, they increased by $22 million to $14,379.5 million.
In previous weeks, the central bank consistently posted moderate gains, reflecting steady inflows and cautious external debt management.
Earlier this year, SBP’s reserves saw major fluctuations, including a sharp drop of $2.6 billion in June due to large-scale debt repayments, followed by substantial inflows from multilateral and commercial loans that boosted reserves by over $3.6 billion later that month.
The recent upward trend suggests improving external stability and a gradual recovery in Pakistan’s foreign exchange position.
