Overview

• State Bank of Pakistan reserves rose by $21 million to $14,440.8 million for the week ended October 10, according to official data.
• Total liquid foreign reserves stood at $19,810.5 million, with commercial banks holding $5,369.7 million.
• The weekly change came as the central bank executed scheduled external debt payments, including a $500 million sovereign Eurobond.
• The latest rise follows a $20 million increase the previous week, extending a pattern of modest consecutive gains.
• Reporters and analysts cite export proceeds and remittances supporting the build, while warning of persistent risks from debt obligations, import pressures and volatile oil prices.