SBP-held foreign reserves rise $6mn to $16.38bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose by $6 million to $16.38 billion during the week ended March 27, the central bank said on Thursday.

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Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks were recorded at $5.41 billion, bringing the country’s total reserves to $21.79 billion.

“During the week ended on 27-Mar-2026, SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$ 6 million to US$ 16,381.7 million,” the central bank said.