--- title: "Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves reach record $21.4 billion" description: "Most outlets highlighted the Prime Minister's public response to the record forex reserves, noting his emphasis on economic stability and progress. Daily Times focused on the Prime Minister's welcome and the State Bank’s reported figure, while Pakistan Today added context about factors like remittances and fiscal discipline, as cited by the PM. Both excerpts framed the development as a positive milestone." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9051-sbp-s-foreign-reserves-jump-by-3-06-billion-to-21-39-billion site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves reach record $21.4 billion business · updated 19 Sep 2026, 4:56 AM PKT · 17–19 Sep 2026 · 26 articles from 15 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 18 Sep 2026 — Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves reach record $21.4 billion (3 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the Prime Minister's public response to the record forex reserves, noting his emphasis on economic stability and progress. Daily Times focused on the Prime Minister's welcome and the State Bank’s reported figure, while Pakistan Today added context about factors like remittances and fiscal discipline, as cited by the PM. Both excerpts framed the development as a positive milestone. - **Business Recorder** — [PM lauds FM, team as FX reserves hit all-time high of USD21.4bn](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440227/pm-lauds-fm-team-as-fx-reserves-hit-all-time-high-of-usd214bn) · 19 Sep 2026, 4:56 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and his economic team after the country’s foreign exchange reserves hit an all-time high of USD21.4 billion. In a statement, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Aurangzeb, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, the government’s economic team, and, in particular, overseas Pakistanis for thei... - **Daily Times** — [PM expresses confidence as forex reserves reach historic high of $21.4bn](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555054/pm-expresses-confidence-as-forex-reserves-reach-historic-high-of-21-4bn/) · 19 Sep 2026, 2:07 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed satisfaction over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves reaching a historic high of $21.4 billion, terming it another milestone towards economic stability. In a statement issued by the PM’s Office, the prime minister expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah and said the increase in reserves […] - **Pakistan Today** — [PM hails economic stability milestone as forex reserves hit historic record $21.4b](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/18/pm-hails-economic-stability-milestone-as-forex-reserves-hit-historic-record-dollar214b) · 18 Sep 2026, 9:06 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes State Bank of Pakistan reserves reaching a historic $21.4 billion, citing stronger remittances, services exports, current account and fiscal discipline. PM and President also pay tribute to security forces for eliminating 10 Khwarij in KP. ### 17 Sep 2026 — Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves reach record levels after Eurobond inflows (13 outlets) > Most outlets reported the increase in Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, particularly highlighting the rise in State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) holdings to a record $21.389 billion and total liquid reserves reaching $26.79 billion. Several outlets attributed the increase to Eurobond inflows, while a few also mentioned the significance of the reserves reaching a five-year high. Some headlines and excerpts included Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s public statements welcoming the rise and calling it a milestone for economic stability. While the framing of the significance varied, the core factual elements — the figures and the timing — were consistent across the coverage. - **Aaj News (English)** — [PM expresses confidence as forex reserves reach historic high of $21.4 billion](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472896/pm-expresses-confidence-as-forex-reserves-reach-historic-high-of-214-billion) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:59 PM PKT > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed satisfaction over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves reaching a historic high of $21.4 billion, terming it another milestone towards economic stability. In a statement issued by the PM’s Office, the prime minister expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah and said the increase in reserves reflected the sustained ef... - **ARY News (English)** — [SBP foreign exchange reserves hit all-time high to $26.8 billion](https://arynews.tv/sbp-foreign-exchange-reserves-hit-all-time-high-to-26-8-billion) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:41 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > According to SBP data, central bank reserves climbed by $3.061 billion during the week ended September 11 to reach a record $21.4 billion... - **24 News HD** — [Rising forex reserves another milestone towards economic stability: PM](https://www.24newshd.tv/18-Sep-2026/rising-forex-reserves-another-milestone-towards-economic-stability-pm) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves reaching a historic high of $21. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM expresses confidence as forex reserves reach historic high of $21.4 billion](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-expresses-confidence-as-forex-reserves-reach-historic-high-of-21-4-billion/) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The prime minister further noted that, unlike previous increases in foreign exchange reserves, the latest rise had not been driven by an increase in external borrowing but was primarily supported by the SBP's purchase of foreign exchange. - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz hails record rise in Pakistan’s Forex...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-hails-record-rise-in-pakistans-forex-reserves-as-historic-milestone-631837/) · 18 Sep 2026, 11:59 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves reach a record $21.4 billion as PM Shehbaz Sharif calls the rise a major milestone for economic stab.... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan says central bank’s forex reserves reach all-time high of $21.4 billion](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-says-central-banks-forex-reserves-reach-all-time-high-of-214-billion-3001598) · 18 Sep 2026, 11:33 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dunya News** — [PM Shehbaz expresses gratitude as forex reserves reach historic $21.4bn](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/973503-pm-shehbaz-expresses-gratitude-as-forex-reserves-reach-historic-214b) · 18 Sep 2026, 11:32 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves reaching a record $21.4 billion, calling it another milestone towards economic stability and stronger external finances. - **Hum News English** — [PM Shehbaz welcomes $3bn-plus rise in forex reserves after Eurobond proceeds](https://humenglish.com/latest/pm-shehbaz-welcomes-3bn-plus-rise-in-forex-reserves-after-eurobond-proceeds/) · 18 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed a more than $3 billion increase in Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, attributing the rise to the government’s economic measures and the efforts of the economic team. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday said its foreign exchange reserves had increased to $21.389 billion, with the latest rise primarily driven by proceeds from Pakistan’... - **The Express Tribune** — [PM Shehbaz hails record $21.4b foreign exchange reserves](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629998/pm-shehbaz-hails-record-214b-foreign-exchange-reserves) · 18 Sep 2026, 6:23 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Says Pakistan’s return to international capital markets reflect restoration of global confidence in country’s economy - **Business Recorder** — [Forex reserves hit five-year high of USD26.8bn](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440090/forex-reserves-hit-five-year-high-of-usd268bn) · 18 Sep 2026, 5:06 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves have risen to a five-year high of USD 26.8 billion, following the arrival of Eurobond proceeds last week. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the central bank received USD 3 billion in Eurobond proceeds following the government’s successful auction in the international market. With the Eurobond proceeds and other inflows, ... - **Profit** — [SBP reserves jump $3.06bn on Eurobond inflows, reach $21.39bn](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/17/sbp-reserves-jump-dollar306bn-on-eurobond-inflows-reach-dollar2139bn) · 17 Sep 2026, 10:03 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves rise to $26.79bn; commercial banks hold $5.40bn - **ProPakistani** — [SBP Reserves Make History](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/17/sbp-reserves-make-history/) · 17 Sep 2026, 8:46 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves witnessed another huge increase during the week ended September 11, 2026. According to the State Bank… Read More - **Pakistan Observer** — [SBP’s Foreign Reserves Jump by $3.06 Billion to $21.39 Billion](https://pakobserver.net/sbps-foreign-reserves-jump-by-3-06-billion-to-21-39-billion/) · 17 Sep 2026, 8:29 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $26,791.2 million as of September 11, 2026. According to data shared by the State… ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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