SBP’s foreign reserves rise by $17 million to $15.87 billion

Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $21,336.7 million as of May 8, 2026. According to data shared by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday, the central bank’s foreign reserves stood at $15,867.4 million. Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at $5,469.3 million as of May 8, 2026. During the week ending May 8, 2026, SBP’s foreign reserves increased by $17 million to $ 15,867.4 million. During the week ending April 30, 2026, SBP’s foreign reserves increased by $23 million to $15,850.7 million. Before that week, SBP’s foreign reserves increased by $730 million to $15,827.9 million. The increase in SBP’s reserves was mainly due to the receipt of Pakistan Eurobond proceeds. SBP receives $1.3 billion under IMF’s EFF and RSF programs