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Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves jump $18mn
The central bank didn't specify a reason for the increase in reserves
Karachi: Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) surged by $18 million on a weekly basis, clocking in at $11.17 billion as of November 1.
The central bank did not specify a reason for the increase in reserves.
The data released by the central bank on Thursday showed that total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $15.93bn, while net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at $4.76bn.
“During the week ended on Nov 1, 2024, SBP reserves increased by $18mn to $11,174.6mn,” it said.
The central bank's foreign exchange reserves increased by $116mn last week.