SBP-held reserves rise $14m to $17.06bn
- Total liquid foreign reserves stand at $22.498 billion as of August 7
total liquid foreign reserves increased to $22.498 billion by August 7, 2026, with the State Bank of Pakistan's holdings rising by $14 million, strengthening the country's external position.
- Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves
- State Bank of Pakistan's reserve increase
- Efforts to strengthen the country's external position
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $14 million during the week ended August 7, 2026, reaching $17.057 billion, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday.
The SBP said the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $22.498 billion as of August 7, compared with $22.484 billion a week earlier.
The reserves held by commercial banks stood at $5.441 billion, taking the country’s total liquid foreign reserves to $22.498 billion.
The latest increase pushed SBP-held reserves to $17,057.0 million, up from $17,043.0 million recorded a week earlier.
The central bank’s reserves account for the bulk of the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves, while commercial banks hold the remaining portion.
“The latest increase in SBP-held reserves comes amid continued efforts to strengthen the country’s external position and build foreign exchange buffers.During the week ended on 7-Aug-2026, SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$ 14 million to US$ 17,057.0 million,” the central bank added.
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