Pakistan has received 2 billion dollars from Saudi Arabia, providing support to the country’s foreign exchange reserves and improving financial stability.
The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed the receipt of the funds, stating that the amount was transferred by the Saudi Ministry of Finance on April 15, 2026.
According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia has also assured a total financing support of 3 billion dollars to further strengthen Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, which is expected to help meet upcoming financial requirements.
It was further stated that Pakistan is scheduled to make a payment of 3.5 billion dollars to the United Arab Emirates this month, which accounts for approximately 18 percent of the official foreign exchange reserves. However, the Saudi support is likely to ease the pressure on reserves arising from this payment.
Sources added that Saudi Arabia has also assured the rollover of previous deposits worth 5 billion dollars for a longer period, which is expected to significantly support Pakistan’s external account.
