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SBP Foreign Reserves Rise by $19 Million to $17.12 Billion

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At a glance

  • SBP's foreign reserves increased by $19 million to $17.12 billion for the week ending August 28.
  • Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves are now $22.53 billion.
  • Commercial banks hold net foreign reserves of $5.41 billion.

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As of August 28, 2026, Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves stand at $22.53 billion. This figure includes $17.12 billion held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and $5.41 billion held by commercial banks. The SBP's reserves recently grew by $19 million, according to the central bank's latest weekly data.

Latest development

The State Bank of Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves saw an increase of $19 million, bringing the total to $17.12 billion for the week that concluded on August 28, 2026.

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Pakistan’s forex reserves rise $19m to $17.12bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $19 million to $17.12 billion during the week ended Aug. 28, 2026. In its weekly reserves statement, the SBP said the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves sto

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