# SBP Reserves Rise to $21.56b

> State Bank of Pakistan boosts foreign reserves by $39m to $21.56b amid rupee strength and gold surge.
- Title: SBP Reserves Rise to $21.56b · The Express Tribune | Shortify
- Summary: State Bank of Pakistan boosts foreign reserves by $39m to $21.56b amid rupee strength and gold surge.
- Keywords: state bank of pakistan, foreign reserves, rupee, gold prices, tola, treasury yields, pakistan, The Express Tribune
- Source: The Express Tribune — https://tribune.com.pk/story/2638873/sbp-reserves-increase-further-by-39m-to-2156b
- Author: Our Correspondent
- Published: 2026-11-05T21:59:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: state bank of pakistan, foreign reserves, rupee, gold prices, tola, treasury yields, news, pakistan
## SBP Reserves Increase
The State Bank of Pakistan increased foreign reserves by $39 million to $21.56 billion in the week ended October 30, 2026.
## Total FX Reserves
Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange reserves, including commercial banks, stood at $26.86 billion.
## Commercial Bank Reserves
Net reserves held by commercial banks amounted to $5.30 billion.
## Rupee Appreciation
The rupee appreciated Rs0.03 against the US dollar to close at 276.67, compared with Wednesday's close at 276.70.
## Gold Price Surge
Gold prices in Pakistan surged, gaining Rs9,600 per tola to reach Rs435,636.
## International Gold Market
Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,095.49 per ounce after touching a high of $4,146.63.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's central bank increased foreign reserves by $39 million to $21.56 billion as the rupee strengthened and gold prices rose.