Pakistan receives final USD 1 billion Saudi deposit as fragile economy struggles under mounting debt
Published on: April 21, 2026, 2:50 p.m. | Source: The Tribune
The State Bank of Pakistan received USD 1 billion from Saudi Arabia, completing a USD 3 billion deposit. While this bolsters depleted reserves, Pakistan faces immense pressure due to failed debt rollovers with the UAE and strict IMF benchmarks, leaving the nation's fragile economy in a precarious position.
