SBP forex reserves rise $19mn to $21.49bn

State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange reserves gained $19 million to reach $21.49 billion in the week ended October 16, 2026, according to data released by the central bank and reported by Profit by Pakistan Today. The increase followed a $16 million rise in the week ended October 9, with SBP holdings reported at $21,488.6 million on October 16.

The gain did not prevent a fall in Pakistan’s total liquid reserves, which decreased by about $30 million to $26.83 billion from roughly $26.86 billion a week earlier. Commercial banks’ net foreign exchange reserves dropped by approximately $49 million to $5.34 billion, more than offsetting the SBP’s increase. The figures show that the weekly rise in central bank holdings coincided with a decline in the country’s overall reserve total.