State Bank of Pakistan said that the country’s foreign exchange reserves have recorded a significant increase and the total reserves have crossed $21.89 billion.
According to a State Bank spokesperson, the country’s total foreign exchange reserves have increased to $21.89 billion during the week ending April 3, 2026. The report states that the value of government reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan has now reached $16.4 billion, which has seen an increase of $19 million during the recent week.
According to data released by the central bank, while government reserves have improved, the value of foreign exchange reserves held by the country’s private or commercial banks currently stands at $5.49 billion.
Economic experts say that the increase in foreign exchange reserves above $21 billion is a positive sign towards the stability of the country’s economy. In particular, the continuous increase in the State Bank’s reserves will further strengthen Pakistan’s position in terms of import payments and repayment of external debts.
This increase comes at a time when Pakistan is working on new economic cooperation agreements with various international financial institutions and friendly countries.
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