SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase During Latest Week
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recorded a modest increase during the week ended May 29, 2026, according to the latest data released by the central bank.
SBP reserves rose by $43.4 million, reaching $17.190 billion compared to $17.147 billion in the previous week.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $22.636 billion, slightly lower than the $22.647 billion reported a week earlier, reflecting a decline of $10.5 million.
The central bank’s figures also showed that net foreign exchange reserves held by commercial banks amounted to $5.446 billion, compared with $5.500 billion in the preceding week.
The latest reserve position indicates continued stability in the country’s external sector, with the majority of foreign exchange reserves maintained by the State Bank of Pakistan.
According to the data, Pakistan’s import cover was estimated at 2.76 months during the reporting period, compared to 2.87 months in the previous week.
Foreign exchange reserves remain an important indicator of a country’s ability to meet external payment obligations and support economic stability.
