Foreign reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan increased by $16 million in the week ending February 20, 2026, raising the central bank’s total to $16.213 billion. This modest inflow reflects a 0.1 percent week-on-week growth.
Total liquid foreign exchange reserves reached $21.408 billion, up from $21.302 billion the previous week, as reported in SBP’s weekly update. The net reserves at commercial banks remained stable at $5.195 billion, showing no significant change.
The slight increase in reserves indicates gradual improvement in Pakistan’s external liquidity position, providing a buffer for trade, imports, and currency stability amid ongoing economic challenges.
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