SBP Reserves Up $40 Million, Commercial Banks Nearly Double
Meanwhile, the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign exchange reserves rose by $39.5 million to $21.6 billion during the week concluded October 30, 2026.
Meanwhile, the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign exchange reserves rose by $39.5 million to $21.6 billion during the week concluded October 30, 2026.
Article outline
- What happened
- The key numbers
- The bottom line
Key points
- The country's total liquid foreign reserves improved by $110.3 million to $26.9 billion as of October 30.
- According to the central bank, its reserves rose by $39.5 million over the week to $21, 561 million.
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- Commercial bank reserves were up $70.8 million from $5.233 billion a week earlier.
- This includes $21.6 billion held by the SBP and $5.3 billion in net reserves held by commercial banks.
According to the central bank, its reserves rose by $39.5 million over the week to $21, 561 million. This is the third weekly gain in a row. Total Liquid Reserves at $26.9 Billion.
In practice, the country's total liquid foreign reserves improved by $110.3 million to $26.9 billion as of October 30.
Commercial bank reserves were up $70.8 million from $5.233 billion a week earlier. SBP Targets $25 Billion by June.
For context, the latest growth comes weeks 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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