The government is making plans for the Hajj in 2026.

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) reforms and ongoing stability in economic policy have propelled Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves to their highest point in four years.

Pakistan’s overall foreign exchange reserves have risen to $21.6 billion, the highest level in the previous four years, according to Finance Minister’s Advisor Khurram Shehzad. The State Bank of Pakistan owns $16.3 billion of this sum, while commercial banks own $5.3 billion.

According to the advisor, the State Bank now holds 76% of the nation’s entire reserves, demonstrating increased financial sovereignty and tighter monetary control.

He continued by saying that the increase in reserves strengthens financial stability and improves Pakistan’s capacity to act swiftly in times of economic crisis. The country’s improved economic outlook and better financial buffers are reflected in the increase in State Bank reserves.