SBP reserves rise $6m to $16.4bn

MG News | April 02, 2026 at 08:48 PM GMT+05:00

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April 02, 2026 (MLN): The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $5.9 million or 0.04% WoW to $16.38 billion during the week ended on March 27, 2026, data released by State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday.

Similarly, the country's total reserves increased by $53.6m or 0.25% WoW to $21.79bn.

The reserves held by commercial banks rose by $47.7m or 0.89% WoW to $5.41bn.

In the current fiscal year, SBP-held reserves have increased by $1.88bn or 12.96%.

Meanwhile, the current calendar year has seen an increase of $325.96m or 2.03%.

**Summary of Holding and Weekly Change**
Foreign reserves held by	March 27, 2026	March 19, 2026	Change	% Change
State Bank of Pakistan	16,381.7	16,375.8	5.9	0.04%
Net Foreign Reserves Held by Banks	5,407.9	5,360.2	47.7	0.89%
Total Liquid Foreign Reserves	21,789.6	21,736.0	53.6	0.25%

Amount in USD Million

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