Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves reaching a record $21.4 billion. The State Bank of Pakistan reported reserves of $21.399 billion for the week ending September 11. Shehbaz described the increase as another milestone toward greater economic stability.

The prime minister thanked Allah for the record reserves and praised the government's economic team. He said the achievement reflected continued efforts and measures aimed at improving the country's economic position. He also credited overseas Pakistanis for contributing to stronger external finances.

Shehbaz said higher remittances and services exports helped improve the country's reserve position. He also pointed to a st...