Pakistan’s liquid foreign exchange reserves posted a modest increase during the week ending April 30, 2026, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.

The central bank said its own reserves rose by $23 million on a weekly basis, taking total SBP-held reserves to $15.851 billion.

Overall, the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $21.294 billion. Of this amount, commercial banks held $5.443 billion after their reserves edged up by $2 million during the week.

The latest figures also showed that Pakistan’s import cover remained steady at 3.23 months, indicating little change in the country’s external payment capacity over the past week.

On a fiscal-year basis, the reserve position has improved significantly. Since June 2025, SBP reserves have increased by $3.123 billion, while the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves have risen by $3.202 billion.

The latest uptick in reserves reflects continued stability in Pakistan’s external account position, although overall gains during the week remained limited.