SBP-held reserves rise $14m to $17.06bn

Business Recorder reported that the State Bank of Pakistan's foreign exchange holdings rose by $14 million in the week to August 7, 2026, taking them to $17,057.0 million. That lifts the figure from $17,043.0 million a week earlier. The central bank described the increase as coming alongside ongoing measures to bolster the country's external position and add to its foreign exchange buffers. Total liquid reserves therefore rose by the same $14 million over the week.

Total liquid foreign reserves reached $22.498 billion as of August 7, compared with $22.484 billion a week earlier, the SBP said. Commercial banks held $5.441 billion of that combined amount. The central bank's holdings make up the bulk of the total, with lenders covering the remaining portion. The data was released on Thursday.