SBP reserves rise $39m to $21.6bn

State Bank of Pakistan-held foreign exchange reserves reached $21.56 billion in the week to October 30, 2026, up $39.5 million, or 0.18% WoW, Mettis Global reported, citing SBP data. Commercial banks also recorded an increase, with their reserves rising $70.8 million, or 1.35% WoW, to $5.3 billion.

The combined foreign reserve position stood at $26.86 billion after gaining $110.3 million, or 0.41% WoW. SBP-held reserves have added $5.50bn, equivalent to 34.16%, in both the current fiscal year and the current calendar year. The weekly figures distinguish the central bank’s holdings from commercial banks’ balances and the overall national total.