The state bank’s reserves stand at $15.91 billion
The central bank’s holdings rise by $13 million as total deposits reach $21 billion. 2026 starts with softer gold prices KARACHI: Pakistan’s liquid foreign exchange reserves saw a modest increase in the last week of 2025, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reporting a $13 million increase in its reserves. As on December 26, 2025, SBP’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $15.915 billion, up from $15.902 billion in the previous week. Commercial banks’ net reserves fell slightly to $5.097 billion, bringing total liquid foreign reserves to $21.012 billion. That brings the country’s import coverage to about 3.2 months, providing












