Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves reached $26.81 billion during the week ended September 18, according to the central bank.

KARACHI: Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $11 million during the week ended September 18, 2026, reaching $21.4 billion, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday.

The latest increase takes SBP-held reserves to $21,400.3 million, reflecting a modest rise during the week as Pakistan’s external liquidity position remained under review.

The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $26.81 billion as of September 18, the data showed. Of the total, $21.4 billion was held by the SBP, while $5.41 billion was held by commercial banks.

According to the central bank’s breakdown, net foreign reserves held by commercial banks amounted to $5,410.3 million during the week.

The SBP said, “During the week ended on 18-Sep-2026, SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$11 million to US$21,400.3 million.”

Foreign exchange reserves are a key indicator of a country’s external liquidity and ability to meet international payment obligations. Changes in reserves can reflect movements in external financing, imports, debt repayments, remittances and other foreign currency flows.

The latest figures come as Pakistan continues to monitor its external financing position and maintain foreign exchange liquidity through official reserves and the banking system.

The SBP-held reserves remain the largest component of the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves, while commercial banks account for the remainder.

The central bank regularly releases weekly data on foreign exchange reserves, providing an update on the country’s external liquidity position.

As of September 18, Pakistan’s combined liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $26.81 billion, with the SBP holding $21.4 billion and commercial banks holding $5.41 billion.