SBP reserves rise slightly, Pakistan’s total forex holdings reach $22.74 billion

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves remained broadly stable during the week ended June 12, 2026, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reporting a modest increase in its holdings.

Data released by the central bank on Thursday showed that SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rose by $6 million on a weekly basis to $17.221 billion.

The improvement pushed the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves to $22.742 billion, including $5.521 billion held by commercial banks.

Pakistan’s banking sector continued to account for a sizeable portion of the country’s external liquidity, with commercial bank reserves standing above the $5.5 billion mark during the reporting period.

In a statement, the central bank said, “During the week ended on 12-June-2026, SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$6 million to US$17,221.0 million.”

The latest reserve position reflects a largely unchanged external account picture, with the central bank’s holdings registering a marginal gain compared with the previous week while overall liquid reserves remained above the $22.7 billion level.