The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$15,604.7 million on 17August2019.The break-up of the foreign reserves position is as under:-
- Foreign reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan : US$ 8,238.7 million
- Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks : US$ 7,366.0 million
- Total liquid foreign reserves : US$ 15,604.7 million
During the week ending 17August2019, SBP’s reserves decreased by US$26 million to US$8,238.7 million, due to external debt servicing and other official payments.