Forex reserves cross $17bn mark

KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves crossed the $17 billion mark by the end of last week, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

As of June 13, 2025, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $17.005 billion, reflecting an increase of $129 million compared to $16.875 billion on June 6, 2025.

During the week under review, SBP’s reserves rose by $46 million to $11.722 billion, up from $11.676 billion a week earlier. Meanwhile, foreign exchange reserves held by commercial banks increased by $83 million, reaching $5.283 billion.

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