SBP’s net FX purchases rise to $8bn in FY26
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased its net foreign exchange purchases from the interbank market by 5.5% to $8.104 billion in FY26, compared with $7.684 billion in the preceding fiscal year, according to data released by the central bank.
September 28, 2026 (MLN): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased its net foreign exchange purchases from the interbank market by 5.5% to $8.104 billion in FY26, compared with $7.684 billion in the preceding fiscal year, according to data released by the central bank. The data shows that the SBP remained a net buyer of foreign exchange throughout FY26, purchasing a total of $8.104bn from banks through outri...