KARACHI: Pakistan’s State Bank has reported an increase in the country’s foreign exchange reserves, which have reached $16.37 billion.
The central bank continues its mission to strengthen the reserves, having purchased $6.9 billion from the market over the past year.
In December 2025 alone, over $1 billion was acquired, while November saw purchases of $62 million through the interbank market. The highest monthly acquisitions were recorded in September and October 2025, exceeding $2 billion.
The reserves are expected to grow further with an incoming $1.2 billion tranche from the IMF. Commercial banks currently hold reserves worth $5.36 billion, and as of March 19, the total foreign exchange reserves stood at $21.73 billion.
