SBP reserves surge $3.06bn to $21.39bn

Foreign reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan climbed $3.06 billion, or 16.70 per cent, to $21.39 billion in the week ended September 11, 2026, according to Mettis Global, which cited the central bank's Thursday release. The rise came from the receipt of Eurobond proceeds, the report said.

Total liquid foreign reserves rose by $3.08 billion, or 12.97 per cent, to $26.79 billion. Reserves held by commercial banks went up $14.6 million, or 0.27 per cent, to $5.4 billion, a much smaller move.

Over the current fiscal year, SBP-held reserves have risen $2.91 billion, or 15.80 per cent. Across the calendar year so far, the gain totals $5.33 billion, or 33.08 per cent.