Pak forex figure $ 23.492bn

13 Oct, 2016

KARACHI : Total liquid foreign exchange reserves of the country stood at dollars 23.492 billion, said State Bank of Pakistan.

According to SBP's weekly statement here on Thursday, the foreign reserves with State Bank on October 7, amounted $ 18,410.2 million and the net foreign reserves held by commercial banks were $ 5,081.9 million.

During the week ending Oct. 07, country's total reserves decreased by $ 120 million to $ 23,492 million. Whereas, SBP's liquid foreign exchange reserves decreased by $ 81 million to $ 18,410 million over the period. During the week, SBP made payments of $ 76 million on account of external debt servicing.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2016

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