SBP FX reserves edge up $56m to $16.16bn by end January

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose by $56 million during the week ended January 30, 2026, taking the central bank’s holdings to $16.16 billion, official data showed on Friday.

In a statement, the SBP said its foreign exchange reserves increased to $16,157.2 million over the reporting week.

The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves were recorded at $21.34 billion as of January 30.

A breakdown of the figures showed that commercial banks held net foreign reserves of $5.18 billion, while the remaining $16.16 billion was with the central bank.

The latest increase follows a $13 million rise in SBP-held reserves reported in the previous week.