Pakistan

Pakistan’s FX reserves increased by USD 113 mln to approximately USD 9.3 bln as of the week ending. Commercial banks held another USD 5.4 bln, bringing the total liquid foreign reserves to about USD 14.7 bln. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio decreased to 70%, the lowest in six years, benefiting from nominal GDP growth outstripping debt increases, aided by higher inflation rates.