SBP’s forex reserves rise $19mn to $17.12bn
- Country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves stand $22.53 billion
The State Bank of Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves increased by $19 million, reaching $17.12 billion by August 28, 2026, contributing to the nation's total liquid reserves.
- SBP's foreign exchange reserves increase.
- Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange reserves.
- Commercial banks' net foreign exchange holdings.
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $19 million to $17.12 billion during the week ended August 28, 2026.
In its weekly reserves statement, the SBP said the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $22.53 billion as of August 28, 2026. Of these, commercial banks held $5.41 billion in net foreign exchange reserves.
“During the week ended on 28-Aug-2026, SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$ 19 million to US$ 17,117.8 million,” the central bank said.
Last week, the SBP reported that its foreign exchange reserves had increased by $17 million to $17.10 billion during the week ended August 21, 2026.
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