Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves rose to $26.8645 billion as of October 30, 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
The central bank’s reserves increased by $39 million during the week, reaching $21.5612 billion, while net foreign exchange reserves held by commercial banks stood at $5.3033 billion.
In the preceding week, SBP reserves had increased by $33 million to $21.522 billion, while commercial banks’ net reserves amounted to $5.233 billion. In an earlier reporting period, the central bank’s reserves had risen by $19 million to $21.489 billion, whereas commercial banks held $5.344 billion.
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have fluctuated in recent months amid shifts in external financing inflows and debt-servicing obligations. Commercial borrowing, funding from multilateral institutions and international bond issuances have contributed to strengthening the country’s reserve position.
Disbursements under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), along with proceeds from a Panda bond issuance, have also supported reserve accumulation.
However, regular repayments of external debt continue to exert pressure on the SBP’s foreign exchange holdings.
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