Karachi, 13 November 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves edged up again last week. Data released on Thursday shows SBP-held reserves rose $11 million to $21.57 billion in the week ended 6 November 2026.
Including the $5.27 billion held by commercial banks, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $26.84 billion.
Key Numbers
- SBP reserves: $21.57 billion ($21,572.5 million), up $11 million
- Commercial banks’ net reserves: about $5.27 billion
- Total liquid reserves: $26.84 billion
- Previous week (30 October): SBP reserves up $39 million to $21.56 billion
- One year ago: SBP reserves were about $14.59 billion and total reserves about $19.14 billion
A Big Jump Over the Year
Compared with November 2025, SBP reserves are up roughly $7 billion, and total reserves are up about $7.7 billion, or around 40%. The biggest single move came in September 2026, when SBP reserves jumped about $4.36 billion in a month, from $17.15 billion to $21.51 billion. Since then they have held steady above $21.5 billion, with small weekly gains.
The State Bank did not give a reason for this week’s small increase.
What This Means for You
- Rupee stability: Higher reserves give the SBP more room to keep the rupee steady. The interbank rate has barely moved this week at about Rs276.6 per dollar; see the dollar rate today.
- Overseas Pakistanis: A stable rupee means fewer surprises in what your family receives. Check amounts with our remittance calculator.
- Savers: Stability supports a steady interest-rate outlook. Compare returns on our bank profit rates page or run numbers in the bank profit calculator.
FAQs (Roman Urdu)
Pakistan ke foreign reserves kitne hain?
6 November 2026 tak SBP ke paas $21.57 billion aur kul liquid reserves $26.84 billion thay.
Reserves barhne ka aam aadmi ko kya faida hai?
Reserves zyada hon to rupee mustahkam rehta hai, jis se imported cheezon aur petrol ki qeemat par dabao kam hota hai.
Related: October 2026 remittances · remittance calculator
Sources: SBP data via Business Recorder, Daily Pakistan. Not investment advice.