Forex reserves stand at $21.012bn

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 21.012 billion as of December 26, 2025, showing a marginal decline from USD 21.023 billion recorded a week earlier on December 19, according to statistic released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The reserves position reflected a mixed trend during the week. Foreign exchange reserves held by the SBP rose by USD 13 million to USD 15.915 billion, compared with USD 15.902 billion in the previous week. In contrast, net foreign reserves held by commercial banks fell to USD 5.097 billion from USD 5.120 billion. Overall, the slight dip in total reserves was largely due to the drawdown in commercial bank holdings, even as the central bank posted a modest increase in its foreign exchange buffers during the week under review.