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SBP: Forex holdings decline by $956 million to $7.9 billion

The service of external debt caused reserves to decrease.

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By News Desk
Published: November 11, 2022
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According to information made public on Thursday by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the central bank’s foreign currency reserves decreased 10.7% week over week.

The SBP’s foreign exchange holdings were valued at $7,957 million on November 4—a $956 million decrease from $8,912.9 million on October 28.

The SBP ascribed the drop in reserves to pay off foreign debt.

“Major external debt repayments executed during the week include repayment of GoP (government of Pakistan) commercial loans,” the central bank stated in a report.

“Refinancing of these loans is in process, which will improve the foreign exchange reserves in the coming weeks,” it continued.

There were $13,721 million in net reserves held by banks other than the SBP, which represents the total amount of liquid foreign currency reserves held by the nation. The total amount of net reserves held by banks was $5,764 million.

After Pakistan obtained its general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) from the IMF on August 24, valued at $2.751 billion, its foreign exchange reserves climbed to an all-time high of $20.15 billion in the week ending August 27, 2021.

TAGGED:external debt repaymentsForex holdings declineForex reserve drops by $960 millionState Bank Of Pakistan
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