Pakistan’s Foreign exchange reserves increased during the week ending October 9, 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves rose by $65.9 million during the reporting period.
The latest figures show that Pakistan’s total reserves reached $26.863 billion. This includes foreign currency holdings maintained by the central bank and commercial banks.
The SBP reported that its own reserves increased by $15.8 million during the week. Its holdings rose to $21.470 billion from $21.454 billion recorded a week earlier.
Commercial banks also reported an increase in their foreign exchange reserves. Their holdings grew by $50.1 million compared with the previous week.
Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves: Latest Figures
The latest data provides a breakdown of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves as of October 9, 2026.
| Reserve Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| State Bank of Pakistan reserves | $21.470 billion |
| Commercial banks’ reserves | $5.394 billion |
| Total liquid foreign exchange reserves | $26.863 billion |
| Weekly increase in SBP reserves | $15.8 million |
| Weekly increase in total reserves | $65.9 million |
| Weekly increase in commercial banks’ reserves | $50.1 million |
The figures show that commercial banks contributed a larger share of the weekly increase. Their reserves rose by $50.1 million, while the SBP recorded a gain of $15.8 million.
Together, these increases lifted the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves. The combined reserve figure includes holdings maintained by both the central bank and commercial banks.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Show Growth
The State Bank of Pakistan held $21.470 billion in foreign exchange reserves during the reported week. This was higher than the $21.454 billion recorded in the previous week.
The weekly increase amounted to $15.8 million. The central bank’s reserves represent the largest portion of Pakistan’s total liquid foreign currency holdings.
Changes in these reserves are closely monitored because they reflect the country’s available foreign currency resources. These resources help support international payments and contribute to external financial stability.
Commercial Banks’ Reserves Also Increase
Commercial banks held $5.394 billion in foreign exchange reserves as of October 9, 2026. Their holdings increased by $50.1 million over the preceding week.
This increase supported the overall rise in Pakistan’s liquid foreign exchange reserves. The combined holdings of commercial banks and the SBP reached $26.863 billion.
The latest figures show gains across both reserve categories. However, weekly changes alone do not establish a longer-term trend in the country’s external financial position.
Pakistan’s Dollar Reserves Cover 3.04 Months of Imports
Pakistan’s available dollar reserves can cover approximately 3.04 months of imports, according to the reported data.
Import cover measures how long a country’s available foreign exchange reserves could finance imports at the estimated level of demand. It is an important indicator of a country’s ability to meet external payment requirements.
The latest increase provides an updated picture of Pakistan’s foreign currency position. Future reserve levels may change with foreign currency inflows, external payments, and other financial transactions.
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The figures for the week ended October 9, 2026, show an increase in both central bank and commercial bank reserves. Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves consequently reached $26.863 billion.
