November 05, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan has secured
assurances for the rollover of $7.3bn in loans from Saudi Arabia, China and
Kuwait, providing support to the country’s external financing position for the
current fiscal year.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday confirmed
that Pakistan had secured a rollover of $3bn in loans from Saudi Arabia.
Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Muhammad Aurangzeb
said the matter concerning the Saudi loan had been deferred for an appropriate
period following discussions between the two countries. He added that Pakistan
did not currently require any additional financial support from Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, China has assured Pakistan of rolling over $4bn
in loans, while Kuwait will extend a…