The State Bank of Pakistan's foreign-exchange reserves rose by about $19 million in the week ended October 16, reaching $21.49 billion, according to figures reported on October 22. This change covers only the central bank's own holdings, not the combined reserves of the banking system. Commercial banks held a further $5,344.4 million, bringing total liquid foreign reserves to $26,833 million. The data reflect the position on October 16 rather than a live balance, and they do not show the source of individual inflows or outflows.
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