ISLAMABAD — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed in principle to extend Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit for two months, providing critical financial support as the country navigates ongoing economic and IMF negotiations.
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A senior official confirmed the rollover will run until April 17, 2026, with an interest rate of 6.5 percent. Formal approval from relevant UAE authorities is expected shortly.
متحدہ عرب امارات نے اصولی طور پر پاکستان کے2 ارب ڈالر کے ڈپازٹ میں دو ماہ کی مختصر مدت کے لیے توسیع (رول اوور) پر اتفاق کر لیا۔
ایک اعلیٰ عہدیدار نے تصدیق کی ہے کہ یو اے ای نے 17 اپریل 2026 تک دو ماہ کے لیے اس رقم کو رول اوور کرنے پر رضامندی ظاہر کر دی ہے۔
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— Suno Pakhtunkhwa (@sunofm96KP) February 13, 2026
The development followed contacts between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and senior Emirati officials earlier this week. Islamabad has indicated it will seek a longer-term extension after concluding talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This decision comes just days before the expiry of a previous one-month extension granted by the UAE in January. Pakistan is also preparing for a third tranche of $1 billion due in July 2026.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Ishaq Dar personally oversaw coordination with Emirati authorities and played a positive role in securing the rollover. He added that the duration of any extension remains at the discretion of the lender.
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Officials emphasized that Pakistan’s external financing profile remains stable and that IMF review talks are progressing positively. The two-month rollover is seen as a significant short-term relief, offering Islamabad breathing space amid ongoing economic negotiations and fiscal pressures.