SBP reserves rise $87.1m to $16.3bn

MG News | March 05, 2026 at 06:07 PM GMT+05:00

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March 05, 2026 (MLN): The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $87.1 million or 0.54% WoW to $16.3 billion during the week ended on February 27, 2026, data released by State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday.

Similarly, the country's total reserves increased by $26.2m or 0.12% WoW to $21.43bn.

The reserves held by commercial banks fell by $60.9m or 1.17% WoW to $5.13bn.

In the current fiscal year, SBP-held reserves have increased by $7.24bn or 79.82%.

Meanwhile, the current calendar year has seen an increase of $384.9m or 2.42%.

**Summary of Holding and Weekly Change**
Foreign reserves held by	February 27, 2026	February 20, 2026	Change	% Change
State Bank of Pakistan	16,300.0	16,212.9	87.1	0.54%
Net Foreign Reserves Held by Banks	5,133.9	5,194.8	-60.9	-1.17%
Total Liquid Foreign Reserves	21,433.9	21,407.7	26.2	0.12%

Amount in USD Million

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