Key Takeaways
- State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $13 million to $17.04 billion.
- Total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $22.47 billion as of July 31, 2026.
- Reserves had decreased by $229 million the previous week.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported an increase in foreign exchange reserves to $17.04 billion during the week ending July 31, 2026, up from $17.03 billion the previous week.
According to the SBP’s weekly reserves statement, the total liquid foreign exchange reserves for Pakistan stood at $22.47 billion as of July 31, 2026, with commercial banks holding $5.43 billion in net foreign exchange reserves.
This increase comes after a decline reported the previous week, where SBP’s forex reserves had decreased by $229 million to $17.03 billion during the week ending July 24, 2026.
The central bank stated that ‘During the week ended on 31-Jul-2026, SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$ 13 million to US$ 17,043.0 million,’ highlighting a positive trend in foreign exchange reserves despite recent fluctuations.
These figures reflect ongoing efforts by the SBP to manage and stabilize Pakistan’s financial position amid global economic challenges.
