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Foreign Loans Up 200% in 3 Months

Pakistan received $5.45 billion in foreign economic assistance during July–September (Q1) FY2026–27, with international bonds accounting for nearly $2.95 billion … Read More The post Foreign Loans Up 200% in 3 Months appeared first on ProPakistani .

Foreign Loans Up 200% in 3 Months

Pakistan received a significant increase in foreign economic assistance, with a 201 percent year-on-year rise in the first quarter of FY2026-27, totaling approximately $5.45 billion. International bonds played a crucial role in this surge, accounting for nearly $2.95 billion, while the New Pakistan Certificates program contributed $942.71 million.

Commercial banks provided $300 million, making these three sources responsible for over $4.19 billion in financing. Other multilateral institutions, including the International Development Association (IDA) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), contributed $359.04 million and $83.79 million respectively.

Bilateral partners, such as France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Japan, provided a combined $58.10 million.

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