Foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan have risen to $22.59 billion following the receipt of a $1.2 billion tranche from the International Monetary Fund.
According to data from the State Bank of Pakistan, total reserves stood at $22.59 billion as of May 15, 2026. Of this, the central bank held $17.0810 billion, while commercial banks’ net reserves were recorded at $5.5075 billion.
The SBP said the increase came during the week ending May 15 due to inflows under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility, as well as proceeds from Panda Bonds.
Despite external debt repayments during the period, the central bank reported a net increase of $1.214 billion in its reserves.