SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise $15mn to $21.45bn
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $15 million week-on-week to $21.45 billion as of October 2, 2026, the central bank said on Thursday. According to data released by the SBP, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $26.80 billion during the week ended October 2. The reserves held by the SBP increased to $21.454 billion, while net foreign…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a $15 million increase in foreign exchange reserves week-on-week, reaching a total of $21.45 billion as of October 2, 2026. According to the SBP, the country's total liquid foreign reserves stood at $26.80 billion during the week, with the reserves held by the central bank increasing to $21.454 billion.
Commercial banks held $5.344 billion in net foreign reserves. The SBP noted that during the week ending on October 2, 2026, its foreign exchange reserves rose by $15 million to $21,453.7 million. In the previous week, foreign reserves held by the SBP increased by $39 million, reaching $21.439 billion.
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