The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose by $16 million to $16.21 billion during the week ending February 20, 2026, the central bank reported Thursday. Pakistan’s total liquid reserves, including commercial banks, stood at $21.41 billion.
Of the total, net foreign reserves held by commercial banks accounted for $5.2 billion. The slight increase in SBP reserves reflects steady external inflows and effective reserve management by the central bank.
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The country’s overall foreign reserves remain above the $21 billion mark, signaling stability amid ongoing economic challenges and currency fluctuations in international markets.
Compared to the previous week, total foreign exchange reserves rose marginally from $21.3 billion, with the SBP maintaining the majority share. Analysts said the trend indicates cautious but stable reserve growth.
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Officials emphasized that consistent monitoring and careful management of foreign inflows are crucial to sustaining Pakistan’s external financial position and supporting macroeconomic stability.