SBP reserves increase by $17 million, while commercial banks report a $64.7 million weekly rise.
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves increased to $22.587 billion as of August 21, 2026, reflecting a rise in the country’s external liquidity position during the week under review.
According to the latest weekly statement issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves climbed by $17 million during the week ended August 21. The reserves held by the SBP reached $17.0985 billion.
The increase comes as Pakistan continues to monitor its foreign exchange position amid efforts to strengthen external liquidity and maintain stability in the country’s financial sector. The latest figures also show an improvement in reserves held outside the central bank.
Meanwhile, net foreign reserves held by commercial banks increased by $64.7 million, reaching $5.4889 billion during the week. The rise in commercial banks’ reserves contributed to the overall increase in Pakistan’s liquid foreign exchange reserves.
The latest figures represent an improvement compared with the previous week. As of August 13, 2026, Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $22.5061 billion.
During the previous week, the SBP held $17.0819 billion in foreign exchange reserves, while commercial banks held $5.4242 billion. The latest data therefore indicates gains in both components of the country’s overall reserve position.
The rise in Pakistan’s foreign reserves provides an important indicator of the country’s external financial position. Higher reserves can help strengthen the ability to meet international payment obligations and support confidence in the foreign exchange market.
With the SBP reserves now above $17 billion and total liquid reserves approaching $22.6 billion, the latest weekly data points to a gradual improvement in Pakistan’s reserve position.
The central bank’s weekly reserve updates remain closely watched by businesses, investors and policymakers as they assess the country’s external account position and foreign exchange stability.