Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves rose to $21.25bn as of January 9, 2026, driven by a modest increase in holdings at the central bank and commercial banks, according to the latest official figures.

The State Bank of Pakistan reported in its weekly statement that foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank increased by $16m during the week ended January 9, reaching $16.0718bn.

At the same time, net foreign reserves held by commercial banks expanded by $40m to $5.1766bn, according to the breakdown of the country's foreign exchange position.

In aggregate, total liquid reserves stood at $21,248.4m on January 9, up from $21,192.4m recorded a week earlier on January 2, 2026.

During the previous week, the central bank's reserves were at $16.0557bn, while commercial banks held $5.1367bn.

The incremental rise reflects a continued stabilisation in Pakistan's external buffers, with both the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks contributing to the overall increase in liquid foreign exchange reserves.