Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves increased by $65.9 million week-on-week to $26.86 billion as of October 9, 2026, supported by higher holdings at both the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks.

Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves rose to $26.86 billion in the week ended October 9, 2026, compared with $26.80 billion a week earlier, according to the latest figures.

Reserves increased by $65.9 million during the week, reflecting gains in both the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) holdings and foreign exchange reserves maintained by commercial banks.

SBP Reserves Increase to $21.47 Billion

The SBP’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $15.8 million to $21.47 billion on October 9, compared with $21.45 billion on October 2.

Meanwhile, reserves held by commercial banks increased by $50.1 million to $5.39 billion, up from $5.34 billion in the previous week.

The increase in commercial banks’ holdings accounted for the larger share of the weekly rise in Pakistan’s total reserves.

Reserves Record Gains During FYTD and CYTD

The data show that Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves increased by approximately $3.63 billion during the financial year to date (FYTD) and by $5.85 billion since December 2025.

SBP reserves recorded an increase of $3.09 billion during FYTD and $5.55 billion on a calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) basis.

Commercial banks’ reserves rose by $536 million during FYTD and $297 million since December 2025.

Import Cover at 3.04 Months

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves provide a buffer against external payment requirements, including imports and other international obligations.

The latest figures put the country’s import cover at 3.04 months, although the accompanying comparative data show different readings for earlier periods.