# Pakistan has returned $2 billion in debt to the United Arab Emirates.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-18 · BOL News*

## Key points

- Pakistan has repaid $2 billion in debt to the United Arab Emirates upon UAE's early request.
- The UAE shifted from annual rollovers to shorter, one- and two-month extensions after December 2025.
- Pakistan was paying approximately 6% interest on the UAE safe deposit.
- Saudi Arabia recently provided Pakistan with $2 billion and pledged an additional $3 billion.

**Countries:** Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar

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