SBP-held foreign reserves rise $17 million to $17.1 billion

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SBP-held foreign reserves increased by $17 million to $17.1 billion.
Total liquid foreign reserves in Pakistan stand at $22.59 billion.
The data is for the week ending August 21, 2026.

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According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on August 27, 2026, its foreign exchange reserves saw a weekly increase of $17 million. The central bank's reserves now stand at approximately $17.1 billion. Including the $5.49 billion held by commercial banks, Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves are recorded at $22.59 billion.

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The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $17 million to $17.1 billion for the week ending August 21, 2026.

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