The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose by $16 million to $16.21 billion during the week ending February 20, 2026, the central bank reported Thursday. Pakistan’s total liquid reserves, including commercial banks, stood at $21.41 billion. Of the total, net foreign reserves held by commercial banks accounted for $5.2 billion. […]
Pakistan economic stability
World bank presses Pakistan on power sector fix
The World Bank has urged Pakistan to adopt concrete and results-focused power sector reforms before seeking multibillion-dollar financing over the medium to long term. Officials said the lender wants clear actions to reduce losses, improve efficiency, and stabilise a sector that continues to drain public finances heavily. Sources revealed that Pakistan approached the World Bank […]