Friday, February 27, 2026

State Bank Reserves Increase by $16 Million

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recorded inflows of $16 million during the week ended February 20, 2026, reflecting a 0.1% week-on-week increase.

According to the central bank’s weekly report released on Thursday, SBP’s reserves rose to $16.213 billion, up from $16.197 billion in the previous week.

Total Liquid Reserves Cross $21.4 Billion

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $106 million over the week, reaching $21.408 billion as of February 20, 2026, compared to $21.302 billion a week earlier.

The overall improvement suggests steady external inflows supporting the country’s reserve position.

Commercial Bank Reserves Remain Stable

Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at $5.195 billion, showing no change on a weekly basis.

The combined figures indicate stability in Pakistan’s external account, with gradual improvements in central bank holdings contributing to overall reserve growth.

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