The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves increased by $39.5 million to $21.56 billion during the week ended October 30, 2026, marking the third consecutive weekly increase.

According to the latest data released by the central bank, its reserves rose from the previous week’s level to $21,561 million.

Pakistan’s Total Reserves Reach $26.9 Billion

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $110.3 million to $26.9 billion during the week.

The total includes $21.56 billion held by the SBP and $5.3 billion in net reserves maintained by commercial banks.

Commercial banks recorded an increase of $70.8 million in their reserves, taking the total to $5.304 billion from $5.233 billion a week earlier.

SBP Sets $25 Billion Reserve Target

The latest increase comes after SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed outlined the central bank’s foreign exchange reserve targets.

He said the SBP expects its reserves to reach $23 billion by December 2026 and $25 billion by June 2027.