Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves increased by $81.3 million, reaching $22.587 billion, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The figures showed that the foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank rose by $16.6 million to $17.099 billion.
Meanwhile, reserves held by commercial banks also increased by $64.7 million, taking their total to $5.489 billion.
The latest figures reflect an overall increase in the country’s foreign exchange reserves during the period under review.
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The State Bank of Pakistan stated that the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $22.636 billion during the week under review.
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $43 million during the week ending May 29, 2026, reaching $17.19 billion. SBP foreign exchange reserves rise to $17.19 billion while Commercial banks held net foreign reserves of $5.446 billion.
According to data released by the central bank, the increase reflects a modest weekly improvement in Pakistan’s external financial position. This compares with $22.647 billion recorded in the previous week, showing a slight overall decline despite the increase in central bank holdings.
Of the total reserves, commercial banks held net foreign reserves of $5.446 billion. This segment complements SBP holdings and contributes to the country’s overall external liquidity position. In the previous week, SBP-held reserves stood at $17.147 billion. The latest increase to $17.190 billion marks a marginal but positive change in the central bank’s foreign exchange position.
