SBP reserves rise $19m to $17bn

MG News | September 04, 2026 at 09:20 AM GMT+05:00

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September 04, 2026 (MLN): The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $19.3 million or 0.11% WoW to $17.12 billion during the week ended on August 28, 2026, data released by State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday.

On the other hand, the country's total reserves decreased by $59.5m or 0.26% WoW to $22.53bn.

The reserves held by commercial banks fell by $78.8m or 1.44% WoW to $5.41bn.

Meanwhile, the current calendar year has seen an increase of $1.1bn or 6.51%.

**Summary of Holding and Weekly Change**
Foreign reserves held by	August 28, 2026	August 21, 2026	Change	% Change
State Bank of Pakistan	17,117.8	17,098.5	19.3	0.11%
Net Foreign Reserves Held by Banks	5,410.1	5,488.9	-78.8	-1.44%
Total Liquid Foreign Reserves	22,527.9	22,587.4	-59.5	-0.26%

Amount in USD Million

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