Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan grew by $33 million to reach $21.52 billion during the week ending October 23, 2026. Data from the central bank showed reserves climbed by $33 million over the week to a total of $21,521.7 million. This marks the second consecutive weekly increase, following a $19 million rise that brought SBP reserves to $21.49 billion in the week ending October 16.
Total Liquid Reserves at $26.75 Billion
Overall liquid foreign reserves in the country reached $26.75 billion by October 23. That sum comprises $21.52 billion belonging to the SBP alongside $5.233 billion in net reserves maintained by commercial banks. Commercial bank holdings dropped from $5.344 billion recorded a week prior.
SBP Targets $25 Billion by June
This recent growth follows remarks made days earlier by SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed, who stated that the central bank anticipates reserves climbing to $23 billion by December 2026 and hitting $25 billion by June 2027.
