SBP’s foreign reserves surge to $15.9 billion

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves reached $21.022 billion as of December 19, 2025, with the State Bank of Pakistan holding $15.903 billion, the central bank said on Friday.

The central bank said that during the week ending December 19, the State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $16 million, reaching $15.9025 billion, mainly due to routine inflows and payments.

Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at $5.120 billion, bringing the country’s total liquid foreign reserves to $21.0226 billion.

The statement further said that during the week ending December 19, 2025, the SBP’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $16 million to $15,902.5 million.

Last week, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) surged by $1.3 billion in a single week to reach a 3.9-year high, after receiving loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The SBP reserves jumped to $15.89 billion as of December 12, 2025, after the central received $1.2 billion from the IMF under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

World Bank approves $700 million financing for Pakistan

The World Bank has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan under the Pakistan Public Resources for Inclusive Development Program. According to details, the World Bank stated that the Pakistan Public Resources for Inclusive Development Program aims to promote macroeconomic stability and improve public service delivery. Under the program, total financing of up to $1.35 billion will be provided. World Bank officials said that $600 million has been approved for the federal government, while $100 million has been allocated for Sindh. The release of funds will be linked to the achievement of reform targets. The program focuses on improving the […]

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