Pakistan’s liquid forex reserves reach $21.60bn

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $21.60 billion during the week ended March 6, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday.

The figures showed that the central bank held $16.34 billion of the country’s reserves, while commercial banks maintained net foreign reserves of $5.26 billion.

According to the SBP, its foreign exchange reserves increased by $41 million during the reported week.

“The SBP’s FX reserves increased by $41 million to $16,341.1 million during the week ended on 06-Mar-2026,” the central bank said in a statement.

With the increase, Pakistan’s overall liquid reserves, combining the holdings of the central bank and commercial banks, reached $21.60 billion as of March 6.

Since July 2025, the State Bank’s reserves have increased by $2.017 billion, while the country’s total reserves have grown by $2.622 billion.