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Forex reserves rise to USD22.498bn

Business Recorder • 14 Aug 2026, 5:48 AM PKT • 1 min read

Total liquid foreign currency holdings across the country edged up by USD 24 million, reaching USD 22.498 billion on August 7, 2026. Business Recorder reported that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released its latest weekly figures on Thursday, showing a modest gain from the USD 22.475 billion recorded on July 31, 2026.

The central bank's own holdings grew USD 14 million over the week, reaching USD 17.057 billion. Meanwhile, net reserves held by commercial banks climbed by USD 10 million to USD 5.441 billion, the weekly report showed.

The publication also noted an SBP target of USD 20.20 billion by the end of December 2026, a level the total already surpasses. The changes in the latest week were modest, with the overall total moving by USD 24 million.

At a glance

Total liquid reserves rose USD 24 million to USD 22.498 billion as of August 7, 2026.
SBP reserves increased USD 14 million to USD 17.057 billion during the week.
Commercial banks' net reserves rose USD 10 million to USD 5.441 billion.

Sectors:Commercial Banks

Originally reported by Business Recorder

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