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Forex reserves cross $20bn mark after three years

KARACHI: In a major development to the country’s external account, Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves have surged past the $20 billion mark for the first time in three years, driven by strong foreign inflows. According to the weekly report issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday,

PKR Slides Further

KARACHI: Pakistani rupee declined further against the US dollar, depreciating 0.04% in the inter-bank market on Wednesday. At close, the currency settled at 284.47, a loss of Re0.11. On Tuesday, the currency settled at 284.36. Internationally, the US dollar rose for a third day against the yen on Wednesday as

Remittances from workers at a record high

KARACHI: In a historic economic milestone, Pakistan recorded its highest-ever home remittance inflows, exceeding $38 billion during the last fiscal year FY25. This unprecedented surge is credited to robust policy measures and sustained efforts by the federal government and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to channelise remittances through formal

THE RUPEE PKR: further decline

KARACHI: Pakistani rupee weakened further against the US dollar, depreciating 0.05% in the inter-bank market on Tuesday. At close, the currency settled at 284.36, registering a decline of Re0.14. On Monday, the currency settled at 284.22. Internationally, the Japanese yen fell broadly on Tuesday while the US dollar held steady

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