Pakistan, June 5 -- Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose to $17.19 billion during the week ending May 29. The increase of $43 million signals a modest improvement in the country's external financial position. Economists, investors, and policymakers closely track reserve levels as a measure of financial stability.

According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, central bank-held reserves increased from $17.147 billion in the previous week to $17.190 billion. The latest figures indicate a gradual strengthening of official reserves despite ongoing external financing pressures. Analysts view such gains as supportive for market confidence and exchange rate stability.

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