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SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise to $15.87bn
Pakistan's central bank reserves grew to $15.867 billion, a $17 million weekly rise, indicating a positive trend for the country's financial health.
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Pakistan's State Bank foreign exchange reserves increased by $17 million to $15.867 billion as of May 8, 2026, indicating an improved external account position.
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- The State Bank of Pakistan's foreign exchange holdings.
- Total liquid foreign reserves across the country.
- Importance of reserves for import and debt obligations.
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan increased by $17 million on a weekly basis, reaching $15.867 billion as of May 8, 2026, the central bank said on Thursday.
According to the SBP, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $21.337 billion during the week under review.
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Of these, net foreign reserves held by commercial banks amounted to $5.469 billion.
“During the week ended on 8-May-2026, SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$ 17 million to US$ 15,867.4 million,” the statement added.
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