SBP Reserves Rise Above $21.5 Billion

For context, the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign exchange reserves rose by $33 million to $21.52 billion during the week concluded October 23, 2026.

Key points

• According to the central bank, its reserves rose by $33 million over the week to $21, 521.7 million.
• This includes $21.52 billion held by the SBP and $5.233 billion in net reserves held by commercial banks.
• The country's total liquid foreign reserves stood at $26.75 billion as of October 23.
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According to the central bank, its reserves rose by $33 million over the week to $21, 521.7 million. After SBP reserves rose by $19 million to $21.49 billion in the week concluded October 16, this is the second weekly gain in a row. Total Liquid Reserves at $26.75 Billion.

In practice, the country's total liquid foreign reserves stood at $26.75 billion as of October 23. Rupee's Dollar Record Keeps Getting Bigger.

This includes $21.52 billion held by the SBP and $5.233 billion in net reserves held by commercial banks. Commercial bank reserves were down from $5.344 billion a week earlier. SBP Targets $25 Billion by June.

In practice, the latest growth comes days after SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed stated the central bank expects its reserves to reach $23 billion by December 2026 and $25 billion by June 2027. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around SBP Reserves Rise Above $21.5 Billion point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.