Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- The inflow of $500 million dollars from the Asian Development Bank has lead Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves to reach $15.57 billion.

According to the State Bank of Pakistan, its foreign exchange reserves have increased to $8.264 billion whereas the foreign exchange reserves of the commercial bank stand at $7.313 billion.

During the week ending on 9 August 2019, SBP's reserves increased by $535 million, getting to $8,264.4 million. The increase in SBP's reserves is mainly due to inflows of $500 million received from the Asian Development Bank.

Pakistan received a policy-based loan to support its reforms, addressing the fiscal deficit and increasing trade competitiveness to boost the country's economic resilienc...