The State Bank of Pakistan has released its latest weekly report on the national liquidity position, revealing that the total foreign exchange reserves of the country reached 21.89 billion dollars for the week ending April 3, 2026. This upward movement in the national kitty is primarily attributed to a steady increase in the holdings managed directly by the central bank. The latest data indicates that the country is continuing its trajectory of gradual stabilization within the external sector, providing a much-needed sense of security for the national economy amid global financial shifts.
According to the official figures provided by the central bank, the foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose by 19 million dollars during the week under review, bringing its specific holdings to a total of 16.40 billion dollars. While the increase is modest, it serves as a positive indicator of the country’s improving external liquidity position. This growth in SBP-controlled assets is a critical metric for international lenders and investors, as it represents the government’s immediate capacity to meet international payment obligations and manage currency volatility in the inter-bank market.
Beyond the central bank’s holdings, the commercial banking sector also maintains a significant portion of the national reserve stock. Net reserves held by commercial banks across Pakistan contributed an additional 5.49 billion dollars to the total aggregate. When combined with the central bank’s 16.40 billion dollars, the total liquid foreign exchange reserves sit at a healthy 21.89 billion dollars. This distribution of reserves between the central authority and private financial institutions reflects a balanced domestic financial ecosystem, where commercial banks retain sufficient liquidity to facilitate international trade and private transactions.
In its formal statement, the State Bank of Pakistan confirmed that as of April 3, 2026, the exact figure for its reserves stood at 16,400.3 million dollars. The central bank highlighted that this increase from the previous week is a reflection of ongoing efforts to stabilize Pakistan’s external accounts. These efforts often involve a combination of fiscal discipline, market interventions, and the management of export proceeds and remittance inflows. By maintaining a steady climb in these reserves, the financial leadership aims to build a more resilient economic framework capable of withstanding external shocks while fostering a predictable environment for industrial and commercial growth across the country.
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