Minister says Pakistan ‘committed’ to repay US billion loan from UAE

Minister says Pakistan ‘committed’ to repay US$3 billion loan from UAE

Global Analysis by Policy Wire: Pakistan is considering financing from both countries and banks as options to repay a US$3 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates and help maintain foreign...

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April 17, 2026 One Min Read

Global Analysis by Policy Wire:

Pakistan is considering financing from both countries and banks as options to repay a US$3 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates and help maintain foreign exchange reserve levels amid soaring oil prices, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said.
The South Asian country this month failed to reach an agreement with the UAE to roll over the debt for the first time in seven years, adding…

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