SBP’s foreign reserves rise by $23 million to $15.85 billion
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Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $ 21,293.5 million as of April 30, 2026. According to the data shared by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP0 on Thursday, the central bank’s foreign reserves stood at $15,850.7 million. Net foreign reserves held by the commercial banks stood at $ 5,442.8 million as of April 30, 2026. During the week ending April 30, 2026, SBP’s foreign reserves increased by $ 23 million to $ 15,850.7 million. Last week, SBP’s foreign reserves increased by $ 730 million to $ 15,827.9 million. The increase in SBP’s reserves was mainly due to the receipt of Pakistan Eurobond proceeds. LCCI presents budget proposals to FM Aurangzeb, focusing taxation reforms