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Pakistan repays $3.45 billion loan to UAE

Pakistan's central bank confirmed the full repayment of a $3.45 billion debt to the United Arab Emirates. The repayment was completed on April 23, 2026 and publicly reported on April 24.

Why It Matters

The repayment clears a major outstanding obligation to UAE and signals ongoing financial ties, with potential implications for Pakistan's balance of payments and international credit signals.

Timeline

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Public confirmation and report of repayment

April 24, 2026

The SBP stated in a social media post that the repayment had been completed; the information was reported in the article published on April 24, 2026.

Repayment completed: Pakistan repays $3.45 billion loan to UAE

April 23, 2026

The State Bank of Pakistan announced that the total $3.45 billion debt owed to the United Arab Emirates was repaid, with the transaction completed on Thursday, April 23, 2026.