SBP-held reserves rise $14m to $17.06bn
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $14 million during the week ended August 7, 2026, reaching $17.057 billion, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday. The SBP said the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $22.498 billion as of August 7, compared with $22.484 billion a week earlier. The reserves held by commercial banks…
The State Bank of Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves climbed by $14 million to $17.057 billion during the week ending on August 7, 2026, the central bank announced on Thursday. According to the latest figures, Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves amounted to $22.498 billion, up from $22.484 billion the previous week. Commercial banks held $5.441 billion in reserves, contributing to the country's total liquid foreign reserves of $22.498 billion.
The increase in SBP-held reserves, now at $17,057.0 million, reflects ongoing efforts to bolster the nation's external position and create foreign exchange reserves.
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