The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$ 9,815.9 million as of 24-Mar-2023. The break-up of the foreign reserves position is as under:

• Foreign reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan: US$ 4,244.3 million
• Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks    : US$ 5,571.6 million
• Total liquid foreign reserves                 : US$ 9,815.9 million

During the week ended on 24-Mar-2023, SBP’s reserves decreased by US$ 354 million to US$ 4,244.3 million due to external debt repayment.