Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves reported at different figures in September 2026

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1. 23 Oct 2026 97% related

   6 outlets

   Pakistan's Foreign Exchange Reserves Update for Week Ending October 16, 2026

   Most outlets reported that the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) forex reserves increased by $19 million to $21.49 billion as of October 16, 2026. While several also noted the rise in total liquid foreign reserves to $26.83 billion, ProPakistani and Profit highlighted a decline in commercial banks’ holdings and a drop in total liquid reserves by $30 million. The framing of the overall trend as either an increase or a decrease depended on whether the focus was on SBP-held or total reserves.

2. 9 Oct 2026 97% related

   10 outlets

   Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increase by $15 million in latest week

   Most outlets reported the $15 million weekly increase in Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves, which reached $26.797 billion, with a focus on the rise in SBP-held reserves to $21.45 billion. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets led with the total reserves figure, while others highlighted the SBP’s reserves first. A few noted the date (October 2) and location (Karachi or Islamabad) in passing, but the core detail — the $15 million increase — was consistently emphasized across the coverage.

3. 24 Sep 2026 98% related

   6 outlets

   Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increase in late September 2026

   Most outlets reported the rise in State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) foreign exchange reserves, with figures ranging from $11 million to $11.3 million, bringing SBP-held reserves to $21.4 billion. A few also noted the higher total liquid foreign exchange reserves at $26.81 billion. The Associated Press of Pakistan highlighted that the SBP reserves reached a historical high, while others mentioned the increase in total reserves only briefly or in passing.

4. 28 Aug 2026 96% related

   6 outlets

   SBP Foreign Reserves Rise by $17 Million

   Most outlets reported the increase in the State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves by $17 million, with figures ranging from $17.10 billion to $17.098.5 million. Associated Press of Pakistan and Pakistan Observer also mentioned the higher total liquid foreign reserves at around $22.59 billion, while Business Recorder and ProPakistani focused primarily on the SBP-held portion.

5. 21 Aug 2026 96% related

   6 outlets

   Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increase by $25 million in week to August 13

   Most outlets reported the $25 million rise in the State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, reaching $17.08 billion as of August 13, 2026. Pakistan Observer and 24 News HD also noted the total liquid reserves at $22.5 billion, while others focused primarily on the SBP-held amount. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with slight variation in the specific metric highlighted.