Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $596.5 Million in One Month
Islamabad — Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $596.5 million over the past month, reflecting an improvement in the country’s external financial position.
According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), during the business week ending January 30, total foreign exchange reserves rose by $45.4 million to reach $21.33 billion.
The central bank said SBP-held reserves increased by $56.1 million to $16.15 billion. In contrast, foreign exchange reserves held by commercial banks declined by $10.7 million to $5.18 billion.
The State Bank further noted that during January 2026, the country’s overall foreign exchange reserves recorded a cumulative increase of $596.5 million, indicating a positive trend in reserve accumulation.
