Pakistan Settles $3.45 Billion Debt to UAE Amid Financial Turbulence

Pakistan has returned the full $3.45 billion it owed in debt to the United Arab Emirates, according to a confirmation by the State Bank of Pakistan on Friday.

The repayment was finalized on Thursday, with $1 billion paid back to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, UAE, on April 23, 2026, and the remaining $2.45 billion cleared last week.

This financial maneuver follows closely on the heels of a $3 billion financial aid package from Saudi Arabia and reflects ongoing challenges as Pakistan strives to stabilize its balance of payments amid external financing risks and volatile global energy markets.

(With inputs from agencies.)