The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a modest rise of $25 million, reaching $17.215 billion during the week ending June 5, 2026, data released by the central bank on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves maintained a steady course, reinforcing Pakistan’s external financial position amid ongoing economic stabilization efforts.
Financial experts observe that the central bank’s ability to keep reserves above the $17 billion threshold signals disciplined management of external debt commitments and steady inflows of dollars through official channels.
The weekly SBP report also revealed that commercial banks held $5.457 billion in net foreign reserves, a figure that remained stable compared to the previous week.
Market analysts noted that even this slight increase in reserves reflects positive sentiment in the currency market, suggesting that regular import payments are being offset by strong remittances from overseas workers and export earnings.
In a significant development, maintaining a robust foreign currency buffer remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s fiscal policy. Economists argue that sustaining the central bank’s reserves at this level provides essential leverage to stabilize the Pakistani rupee, helping it remain resilient against major global currencies in the interbank market.
Furthermore, this healthy reserve position is expected to enhance Pakistan’s negotiating power with international financial institutions, facilitating smoother rollovers of bilateral and multilateral debts in the coming quarters of the fiscal year.
