The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a weekly increase of $19 million in its foreign exchange reserves, according to data released by the central bank.

As of August 16, the SBP’s foreign currency reserves stood at $9.292 billion, up from $9.273 billion on August 9.

The country’s total liquid foreign currency reserves, which include net reserves held by banks other than the SBP, reached $14.667 billion, marking a $22 million increase from the previous week.

Net reserves held by banks were recorded at $5.376 billion, reflecting a $3 million rise over the same period.