Pakistan’s liquid foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest increase during the latest reporting week, reflecting gradual stability in the country’s external account position.

Data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed that total reserves climbed by $18 million, reaching $20.629 billion for the week ending April 17, 2026.

The central bank’s own holdings rose to $15.098 billion, compared with $15.080 billion in the previous week, marking a weekly improvement of $18 million.

Meanwhile, foreign exchange reserves maintained by commercial banks also posted a notable increase. Banks’ reserves expanded by $86 million to $5.531 billion, up from $5.445 billion a week earlier.

With gains recorded across both the SBP and commercial banking sector, Pakistan’s overall liquid reserves increased from $20.525 billion to $20.629 billion on a week-on-week basis.

According to brokerage house Topline Securities, the latest reserve level provides import coverage of roughly 3.4 months, indicating continued improvement in the country’s external liquidity buffer.