KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves hit $11.489 billion during the week ended December 27 from $10.907 billion a week ago.
“The SBP reserves increased by $582 billion to $11,489.4 million,” said the SBP statement carried by the publication.
“This increase is attributed to bilateral and multilateral inflows, including proceeds of $452.4 million received from the IMF [International Monetary Fund] under EFF [Extended Fund Facility] program,” said the central bank.
After the addition, the total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the country ended up at $18.081 billion from $17.595 billion.
However, the forex reserves held by commercial banks fell to $6.592 billion, compared with $6.687 billion in the previous week.
The increase is at backdrop of the IMF’s decision to release Pakistan’s second tranche of $452 million under the $6 billion EFF. The lender noted that Pakistan’s programme was on track and had started to bear fruit, but warned that risks remain.
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