Pakistan’s Gold Reserves Surge Beyond $10 Billion

Islamabad: (Web Desk) – After a turbulent period in international bullion markets, the value of Pakistan’s gold reserves has surged past $10 billion. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) disclosed that the country’s 64.76 tons of gold reserves are now valued at $10.374 billion.

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today – Per Tola Gold Price – 11 February 2026

In January 2026 alone, the reserves increased by $1.279 billion, bringing the total growth over the first seven months of the fiscal year to $3.5 billion. For context, the value of Pakistan’s gold holdings stood at $6.84 billion in June 2025. The SBP also reported that the country holds approximately 20,82,000 ounces — or around 5.5 million tolas — of gold in its reserves, highlighting the strengthening of national financial assets amid fluctuating global markets.

Global Gold Reserves on the Rise: Central Banks, New Buyers, and Major Discoveries

Central banks worldwide have been steadily increasing their gold holdings from 2020 to 2025, signaling a significant shift in reserve strategies amid rising gold prices and growing economic uncertainty.

 Top Countries in Gold Holdings

• The United States continues to hold the largest official gold reserves, with over 8,000 tonnes.

• Other major reserve holders include Germany, Italy, France, Russia, China, Switzerland, India, Japan, and the Netherlands.

New Countries Investing in Gold

• Kenya has announced plans to start purchasing gold to diversify its foreign exchange reserves, joining other African nations boosting their gold assets as a financial safeguard.

Significant Gold Discovery

• Geologists in China reported a “supergiant” high‑grade gold deposit that, if confirmed, could become the largest ever discovered, potentially increasing future global gold supply.