SBP-held forex reserves rise $17mn to $17.10bn

Business Recorder reported that the SBP's foreign exchange reserves climbed by $17 million over the week, lifting the total to $17.10 billion as of August 21. The figure came from a data release on Thursday and marks a small gain on the previous week's level of $17.08 billion. The central bank did not explain what drove the change, which was modest in dollar terms.

The country's total liquid foreign reserves were recorded at $22.59 billion. Net reserves kept by commercial banks came to $5.49 billion, a separate measure from the central bank's own holdings. In its statement, the SBP put the reserve figure at $17,098.5 million for the week ending August 21, 2026.