The forex reserves by the central bank of Pakistan decreased by another $354 million to $4.2 billion. Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $9.8 billion. Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks clocked in at $5.6 billion.
China has temporarily closed down the consular section of its embassy in Pakistan due to "technical issues", days after advising Chinese citizens in this country to be cautious due to the deteriorating security situation.