SBP foreign exchange reserves edge up to $15.87 billion

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose by $17 million during the week ended May 8, 2026, reaching $15.867 billion, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday.

The SBP said Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $21.337 billion during the period under review.

Of the overall amount, net reserves held by commercial banks were reported at $5.469 billion.

In a statement, the central bank said its own foreign exchange holdings increased by $17 million over the week to $15,867.4 million.

The latest increase extends the gradual buildup in Pakistan’s external buffers amid efforts to strengthen foreign exchange liquidity and support macroeconomic stability.