Pakistan to repay $2 billion UAE loan by month‑end following Abu Dhabi’s demand
Abu Dhabi demanded immediate repayment as Pakistan’s central bank reserves stood near $16.3 billion, officials said.
- On Friday, Pakistan decided to repay $2 billion to the United Arab Emirates by the end of this month, following Abu Dhabi's demand for immediate settlement of the deposit held with the State Bank of Pakistan.
- Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following the US-Israel war on Iran prompted the UAE to demand repayment, ending annual rollovers that had shifted to short-term extensions in recent months.
- Pakistan has been paying approximately 6% interest on the deposit, while repaying the $2 billion will reduce central bank reserves—currently about $16.3 billion—by 18 per cent, significantly lowering the external buffer.
- Officials stated the repayment is a cost to uphold "national dignity," while the Finance Ministry affirmed it is "continuously monitoring and managing Pakistan's external flows" to ensure stable reserves.
- Under its ongoing International Monetary Fund programme, Pakistan must secure around $12.5 billion in rollovers from key partners—China and Saudi Arabia—to maintain reserve levels and meet external financing needs.
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