Pak forex figure $24.189 bn

KARACHI: Total liquid foreign exchange reserves of the country stand at dollars 24.189 billion, said State Bank of Pakistan.

According to SBP's weekly statement here on Thursday, the foreign reserves held by State Bank on October 28, were $ 19,130.5 million and the net foreign reserves held by commercial banks amounted $ 5,058.8 million.

During the week, the country's total reserves decreased by $ 138 million to $ 24,189 million.

The decrease in reserves was due to external debt servicing and other official payments.