The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stated on Thursday that Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $35 million.
According to figures issued by the SBP, the country’s total foreign exchange reserves stood at $21.293 billion.
The central bank’s dollar reserves increased by $13 million to $16.10 billion, while dollar deposits held by commercial banks rose by $21.7 million to $5.192 billion.
Also Read: SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 10.5%
Few days back, in its first meeting of 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5 percent.
The committee considered a range of factors in reaching the decision, including rising food prices and other key economic indicators. Officials noted that the country’s foreign exchange reserves are showing signs of improvement, providing some stability to the economy.
In addition to discussing external economic conditions, the committee also addressed internal financial and structural issues to ensure a balanced approach to monetary policy.
