Pakistan Eyes New Sukuk and Panda Bonds with Sharjah Islamic Bank
Pakistan discusses Sukuk, Panda bonds, MIGA-backed financing and capital market opportunities with Sharjah Islamic Bank to diversify funding and ease debt repayment pressures.
Pakistan to Extend External Debt Maturities While Keeping Borrowing Near $100 Billion
Pakistan plans to refinance part of its short-term external debt into longer-term obligations over the next two to three years…
Pakistan External Debt Servicing Surges to $10.14 Billion in Q4FY26
Pakistan’s external debt servicing surged to $10.14 billion in Q4FY26 from $3.86 billion in Q3, driven by higher principal repayments, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
Pakistan Clears $3.45 Billion UAE Debt Following Final Tranche Repayment
The State Bank of Pakistan confirms the full repayment of $3.45 billion in deposits to the UAE using new financing from Saudi Arabia to maintain reserve stability.
SBP Manages Major UAE Debt Repayment as Saudi Deposits and Eurobond Issuance Bolster Reserves
Pakistan navigates a $3.5 billion debt repayment to the UAE with strategic support from Saudi Arabia and a successful return to the international Eurobond market.
SBP Governor projects 3.75-4.75% growth and stable inflation amid global uncertainty
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad projects economic growth of 3.75-4.75% and inflation of 5-7% for FY2026, highlights $16.2 billion forex reserves and $138 billion external debt, and outlines measures for stabilizing the economy.
Finance Ministry Clarifies Pakistan’s External Debt Cost, Rejects 8 Percent Interest Claims
Finance Ministry says Pakistan’s average external public debt cost is around 4 percent, clarifying misconceptions about 8 percent interest claims and detailing debt composition and servicing data.
Finance Ministry Clarifies Pakistan’s $138 Billion External Liabilities, Says 75% Public Debt Is Concessional
Pakistan’s Finance Ministry states that $138 billion in external liabilities includes broader obligations, while external public debt stands at $92 billion with an average 4% cost, largely concessional and long-term.
UAE Rolls Over $2bn Pakistan Debt for One Month at 6.5% as Talks Continue
The UAE has rolled over $2 billion of Pakistan’s debt for one month at a 6.5% interest rate, providing short-term relief as Islamabad seeks a longer two-year rollover at lower cost.
Pakistan Requests Two-Year Rollover and Interest Rate Reduction on $2.5bn UAE Debt
Pakistan has requested the UAE to roll over $2.5 billion in maturing debt for two years and cut interest rates, as the country navigates external financing pressures and works with the IMF and World Bank to stabilise its economy.