Pakistan Taps Global Markets to Cut Reliance on Bilateral Loans

Pakistan is seeking alternative sources of funding after the United Arab Emirates declined to roll over a $3 billion loan in 2025. The country has historically relied on bilateral loans from individual nations rather than diversifying its financing sources. Pakistan's central bank and government officials have indicated plans to access international capital markets as part of efforts to reduce dependence on country-to-country borrowing arrangements.

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