Karachi: According to weekly data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, there has been a slight increase in the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
Total reserves reached $20.629 bn during the week ending April 17, 2026, from $20.525 bn a week earlier.
Central bank reserves rose to $15.098bn, while commercial banks’ reserves rose to $5.531bn, indicating an increase in both sectors.
According to analysts, this increase, although limited, indicates an improvement in external financial stability and balance of payments.
Furthermore, current reserves are sufficient to cover approximately 3.4 months of import requirements, which is considered critical for short-term economic stability.
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