SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise $16mn to $16.21bn
- Country's total liquid reserves stand at $21.41 billion
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased to $16.21 billion during the week ended February 20, 2026, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday.
The SBP’s reserves rose by $16 million on a weekly basis, taking the total to $16.21 billion.
The country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $21.41 billion as of February 20, 2026. Of these, net foreign reserves held by commercial banks amounted to $5.2 billion.
During the week under review, the SBP’s foreign exchange reserves registered a marginal increase, reflecting continued external inflows and stable reserve management.
Pakistan’s overall foreign reserves position remains above the $21 billion mark, with the central bank holding the major share.
During th last weekly review, the country’s total foreign exchange reserves stood at 21.3 billion.