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January 9, 2026

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Foreign exchange reserves rise by $141 million to $21.19 billion

Entry cover in 2.65 months. Gold falls to Rs 466,162/tola on upcoming US non-farm payrolls data The loan delay will not adversely affect Pakistan’s external position in the short term due to its $16 billion in gross foreign exchange reserves. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $21.19 billion as of January 2, 2026, reflecting a modest improvement in the country’s external liquidity position, according to official data. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held foreign exchange reserves of $16.06 billion, while commercial banks collectively held net foreign exchange reserves of $5.14 billion, bringing total liquid

December 27, 2025

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Liquid foreign exchange reserves increase slightly to 21 billion dollars

SBP imports Rs2.06tr, gold crosses Rs473,000/tola and silver crosses Rs7,900/tola on global rally Almost 87% of foreign loans were for financing the budget and building up foreign exchange reserves, which meant that these had not been used to build assets. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose marginally in the week ended December 19, 2025, increasing by $16 million to $15,902.5 million from $15,886.5 million a week earlier, according to official data released by the central bank. The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $21,022.6 million as of December

December 22, 2025

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RMB Valuation and Limits of Traditional Exchange Rate Models

The global focus is on the Chinese currency, sparking debate over whether it is overvalued or undervalued Foreign reserves have started to increase due to recent loans from AIIB, World Bank and ADB. Reserves are over $8.2 billion and the IMF’s board is also expected to approve a $700 million tranche this Thursday. photo: file KARACHI: China’s trade surplus widened by $111.7 billion in November to an impressive $1.08 trillion for the first 11 months of the year, up 22.1 percent from the same period last year, official data showed. Western media have described the huge trade surplus as “remarkable”,

December 18, 2025

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The real exchange rate jumps to 104.8

Government raises Rs 445 billion in bond auction. Gold hits Rs 453,562/tola. Silver surged to a record high of Rs 6,822 Controlling the rupee-dollar exchange rate has made imports cheaper, putting export earnings at risk of slipping. a situation that may lead to widening fiscal and current account deficits in the future. Photo: archive KARACHI: Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) increased to 104.8 in November 2025 from 103.9 in October, according to the latest State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data. Similarly, the Pakistan rupee gained 0.01% against the US dollar to close at 280.27 in the interbank market on

December 3, 2025

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Indian rupee among Asia’s worst foreign exchange performers this year

A person counting Indian currency in this undated image. — AFP MUMBAI: India’s rupee fell to a fresh record low above 90 per dollar on Wednesday, extending recent declines, with traders partly blaming the delay in concluding a trade deal with the United States. The rupee has been among Asia’s worst currency performers this year, weighed down by India’s current account deficit and foreign outflows. New Delhi’s early trade talks with Washington fueled optimism that foreign capital would flow into the world’s fifth-largest economy – helping push the rupee to a near six-month high of 83.75 against the dollar in

November 29, 2025

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The SIFC urges a review of the tax regime, interest rates and exchange rate policy

Warns excessive taxes, high rates hurt investment, calls for export-led strategy instead A view of business offices and residential apartments under construction in Karachi, Pakistan, September 23, 2025 Photo: Reuters Islamabad: Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) National Coordinator Lt. Gen. Sarfraz Ahmad on Thursday unveiled a road map to make the economy competitive by significantly reducing the tax burden on businesses, reducing interest rates and having a realistic exchange rate. In an address to Pakistan’s top businessmen, the SIFC coordinator said the country’s development plan was “lacking”. He urged all stakeholders to agree on an export-led model of economic growth

November 22, 2025

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Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves stand at $14.55 billion

SBP injects liquidity into the money market. Gold slips Rs 5,000/tola, rupee gains marginally KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest improvement during the week ended November 14, 2025, with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) holdings increasing by $27 million to $14.551 billion, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday. The weekly SBP report showed that the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $19.738 billion. Of this, commercial banks held $5.187 billion in net reserves, with the SBP’s share constituting the bulk of the total. The SBP on Thursday injected a combined liquidity of over

October 19, 2025

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Pakistan is revising trade exchange mechanism with Iran, Russia and Afghanistan

Trade-in period extended from 90 to 120 days. Private companies are allowed to form commercial joint ventures. The ECC approved amendments to the mechanism earlier this month. Pakistan has implemented a revised Business-to-Business (B2B) Mechanism with Iran, Russia and Afghanistan following key amendments aimed at making bilateral trade more business-friendly. The Ministry of Commerce issued a notification, which eased several conditions for barter trade with the three countries. The requirement for mandatory exports before imports has been relaxed, allowing simultaneous import and export transactions. Private actors have also been allowed to form trade facilitation consortiums under the revised framework. The

October 15, 2025

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“Cultural Exchange is Pakistan’s soft diplomacy,” says Ahmad Shah as the Pakistani Council Council of Pakistan Karachi prepares for the World Cultural Festival

The Pakistani Council of Arts Karachi has announced the return of the World Culture Festival, a 40 -day international event that will turn the city into a hub for art, dialogue and diplomacy. Running from October 30 to December 7, the festival will bring in contact with artists from 141 countries under the thematic global connectivity for peace and environment. “It is a great honor for us that artists from such different countries, such as Asia, Africa, North and South America, have confirmed their participation,” said Ahmed Shah, chairman of the Council of Arts. He explained that the vision of

October 14, 2025

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Trump declares the Gaza War after the final hostage exchange

Hamas liberated the latest Israeli hostages from Gaza under a ceasefire agreement, and Israel sent homemade loads of Palestinian prisoners, as US President Donald Trump said the end of the two -year war that has raised the East. A few hours later, Trump convened Muslims and European leaders in Egypt to discuss the future of Gaza and the possibility of a wider regional peace, even when Hamas and Israel, both absent from concentration, have not yet agreed in the next steps. The Israeli army said it had received all 20 hostages confirmed to be alive after being transferred from Gaza

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