Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves increased to $26.863 billion as of October 9, 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $16 million during the week to $21.47 billion, while net reserves held by commercial banks stood at $5.394 billion.
The latest increase follows a $39 million rise in SBP reserves during the previous week, taking them to $21.439 billion, after an $11 million increase in the preceding week. The central bank also recorded a substantial $3.06 billion jump earlier, largely supported by proceeds from Pakistan’s Eurobond issuance.
Foreign exchange reserves have fluctuated in recent months due to external financing inflows and debt repayments. In early September, SBP reserves increased by $1.21 billion following government commercial loan inflows, while a $229 million decline was recorded in late July amid external debt repayments.
In June, the central bank’s reserves rose by $611 million to $16.53 billion, mainly supported by financing from multilateral institutions.
Earlier, reserves climbed by $1.21 billion in the week ending May 15, reaching $17.08 billion following inflows under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility, along with proceeds from a Panda bond. The SBP also recorded a $730 million weekly increase following proceeds from a Eurobond issuance.
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