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.
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State Bank of Pakistan's reserves rise by $19m
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) foreign exchange reserves rose by $19 million to $21.488 billion during the week ending Oct 16, the central bank reported on Thursday. The country’s total liquid foreign reserves totalled $26.833bn, including $5.344bn held by commercial banks. Published in Dawn, October 23rd, 2026
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SBP-held forex reserves rise by $19m to $21.49bn
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose by $19 million on a weekly basis to $21.49 billion as of October 16, 2026, the central bank said on Thursday. According to data released by the SBP, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $26.83 billion. Net foreign reserves held by […]
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SBP forex reserves rise $19mn to $21.49bn
Total liquid foreign reserves decline $30mn to $26.83bn as commercial banks’ holdings fall
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SBP Reserves Under $22 Billion
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves witnessed a decrease during the week ended October 16, 2026. According to the State Bank of… Read More
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SBP-held forex reserves rise by $19mn to $21.49bn
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose by $19 million on a weekly basis to $21.49 billion as of October 16, 2026, the central bank said on Thursday. According to data released by the SBP, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $26.83 billion. Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at $5.34 billion. “During the week ended on 16-Oct-2026...
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Pakistan’s Liquid Foreign Reserves Reach $26.83 Billion as SBP Holdings Increase
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased to $26.833 billion as of October 16, 2026, according to data released by…
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