SBP reserves reach $21.57bn, fourth weekly gain in a row

SBP reserves reach $21.57bn, fourth weekly gain in a row

The State Bank said its holdings rose for a fourth straight week, while commercial banks' reserves dipped and the central bank targets $25 billion by June 2027.

SBP foreign exchange reserves rose $11 million to $21.57 billion in the week ended November 6, 2026.

This was the fourth straight weekly gain, according to the central bank.

Total liquid foreign reserves stood at $26.84 billion, down about $26 million on the week.

Commercial banks held about $5.27 billion in net reserves; published tallies differ on their weekly change.

The SBP expects reserves of $23 billion by December 2026 and $25 billion by June 2027.