SBP reserves climb $11 million to $21.4 billion
The rise took the country's total liquid foreign reserves to $26.81 billion including commercial bank holdings, according to central bank data.
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose by $11 million to $21.4 billion during the week ended September 18, 2026, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday.
The SBP held $21,400.3 million in reserves at the close of the week. The country's total liquid foreign reserves stood at $26.81 billion, which included net foreign reserves of $5,410.3 million held by commercial banks. The central bank said: 'During the week ended on 18-Sep-2026, SBP's FX reserves increased by US$ 11 million to US$ 21,400.3 million.'
The weekly reserves data is watched by analysts and traders as an indicator of the country's ability to meet import payments and external debt obligations. The SBP did not provide a reason for the increase.
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