SBP reserves rise $14m to $17bn

Mettis Link News reported that the central bank's foreign currency reserves climbed $14 million in the week ended August 07, 2026, to reach $17.06 billion. The gain equalled 0.08 per cent on a week-on-week basis, according to data the State Bank released on Thursday.

Total liquid reserves, which add the central bank's holdings to those of commercial lenders, went up by $23.7 million, or 0.11 per cent, to $22.5 billion over the same period. Reserves kept by commercial banks themselves grew by $9.7 million, a rise of 0.18 per cent, to $5.44 billion.

Since the start of the calendar year, the reserves have increased by $1.0 billion, or 6.13 per cent, according to the same report. The figures, which the central bank publishes weekly, offer a snapshot of the country's external liquidity.