SBP’s foreign reserves rise by $43 million to $17.19 billion

Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $ 22.64 billion as of May 29, 2026. According to the data shared by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday, the central bank’s foreign reserves stood at $ 17,19 billion as of May 29, 2026. Net foreign reserves held by the commercial banks stood at $ 5.45 billion. During the week ending May 29, 2026, SBP’s foreign reserves increased by $ 43 million to $ 17. 19 billion. Before this week, SBP’s foreign reserves increased by $ 66 million to $ 17,147 million. During the week ending May 15, 2026, SBP’s foreign reserves increased by $ 1,214 million to $ 17,081 million. The increase in SBP’s reserves was mainly due to receipt of funds from the IMF under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), and proceeds from the issuance of Panda Bonds. There were some external debt repayments as well. During the week ending May 8, 2026, SBP’s foreign reserves increased by $17 million to $ 15,867.4 million. Before that week, 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. Punjab revises market closing timings amid longer daylight hours