Pakistan’s central bank-held foreign exchange reserves increased by $25 million during the week ending August 13, taking the country’s total liquid reserves to $22.51 billion.
Pakistan’s foreign exchange position recorded a modest improvement during the latest reporting week, with reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increasing by $25 million.
According to data released by the central bank, SBP forex reserves reached $17.08 billion during the week ended August 13, 2026. The increase reflects a gradual strengthening in the country’s external liquidity position and places central bank reserves at their highest level seen in recent weeks.
The latest figures showed that Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $22.51 billion as of August 13. Of the overall amount, $17.08 billion was held by the SBP, while commercial banks accounted for approximately $5.42 billion.
The weekly rise, although relatively small, provides a positive indication for Pakistan’s external account position. Foreign exchange reserves remain a key indicator of the country’s ability to meet international payment obligations and support import requirements.
The central bank’s data showed that its reserves increased from the previous week, registering a gain of around $25 million. The movement comes as Pakistan continues to focus on maintaining adequate foreign exchange buffers and improving external sector stability.
Commercial banks continued to hold a significant portion of the country’s liquid foreign currency reserves, with their holdings standing at $5.42 billion during the week under review. Combined with the SBP’s holdings, this brought the national reserve position above the $22 billion mark.
The latest reserve figures are closely watched by financial markets, businesses and policymakers because stronger foreign exchange buffers can help ease pressure on the country’s external financing position.
With SBP-held reserves now at $17.08 billion, the latest data signals a modest but encouraging improvement in Pakistan’s foreign exchange position. Future movements will depend on factors including foreign inflows, import payments, remittances and other external financial transactions.
Overall, the $25 million weekly increase highlights a gradual improvement in Pakistan’s external liquidity, while the country’s total liquid reserves remain above $22 billion.