Pakistan's central bank reserves edge up to $21.57bn

Profit by Pakistan Today reported that the State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign currency reserves rose by $11 million in the week to November 6, 2026, reaching $21.57 billion. The figures put the country’s combined liquid reserves, including commercial banks’ holdings, at $26.84 billion on that date.

Commercial banks held $5.27 billion, while SBP reserves were reported at $21,572.5 million, compared with about $21.56 billion a week earlier. This was the second consecutive weekly increase in central bank reserves, following a $39 million rise in the week ended October 30, though the latest gain was smaller. The figures describe the reported reserve position as of November 6.