Karachi, November 13, 2025 – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves posted a slight increase of $60 million on a weekly basis, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves reached $19.724 billion for the week ended November 7, 2025, compared with $19.664 billion recorded a week earlier on October 31, 2025.
According to the SBP, the central bank’s reserves rose by $22 million, standing at $14.525 billion by the end of the week under review, up from $14.503 billion in the preceding week. Meanwhile, the reserves held by commercial banks increased by $38 million, reaching $5.199 billion compared to $5.161 billion previously.
Economists attributed the improvement to controlled external payments and stable inflows through remittances and exports. They noted that the upcoming inflows from multilateral partners are expected to further strengthen the reserve position in the coming weeks.
Pakistan is anticipating an inflow of $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Climate Resilient Fund (CRF) programs. The disbursement is expected to be approved by the IMF Executive Board by early December 2025, providing a significant boost to the country’s external financing and balance of payments stability.
Analysts believe that a sustained build-up in reserves will enhance investor confidence, stabilize the exchange rate, and support macroeconomic recovery in the months ahead.