SBP's forex reserves rose $16 million to $21.47 billion in the week ended October 9, 2026. Total liquid foreign currency reserves, including those held by commercial banks, reached $26.863 billion. The Pakistani rupee gained 0.01% against the dollar to close at 276.92 in the interbank market. Gold prices in Pakistan held at Rs437,836 per tola, while international spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,149 per ounce as the dollar weakened and Treasury yields fell. Domestic silver prices dropped Rs212 to Rs6,148 per tola.
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