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Pakistan central bank reserves edge up to $21.469 billion

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The State Bank reported a $16 million weekly increase in its foreign-exchange reserves for the week ended October 9.

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Key takeaways

The State Bank reported a $16 million weekly increase in its foreign-exchange reserves for the week ended October 9.

What happened

The State Bank of Pakistan reported foreign-exchange reserves of $21.469 billion for the week ended 9 October, up $16 million from the prior week. Total liquid reserves, including commercial-bank holdings, were reported at $26.863 billion. A one-week increase is not enough to establish a sustained trend.

Why it matters

Reserve levels matter for Pakistan's ability to meet external payments and absorb financial shocks.

What to watch

Subsequent weekly releases and trade and debt-payment data will provide a fuller picture.

Sources

Sources

  1. https://www.dawn.com/news/2037469/sbp-reserves-rise
  2. https://www.sbp.org.pk/economic-data

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