SBP’s forex reserves rise $19mn to $17.12bn

Business Recorder reported that the SBP's forex holdings grew by $19 million for the week to August 28, 2026, lifting them to $17.12 billion. The weekly statement put total liquid foreign exchange reserves at $22.53 billion on that date. Within that figure, commercial lenders accounted for $5.41 billion in net reserves.

Last week, the SBP had reported a $17 million rise to $17.10 billion for the week to August 21, 2026. The latest gain came after a similar rise the previous week, with both weekly increases below $20 million.

The SBP's own statement gave the reserve level as 17,117.8 million dollars, matching the rounded $17.12 billion figure. Taken together, the two most recent weekly statements show reserves edging higher.