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Pakistan Denies UAE Deposit Claims, Confirms $3.5 Billion Repayment

4/6/2026

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The Foreign Office of Pakistan rejected claims about United Arab Emirates deposits.
A senior Foreign Office official said Pakistan will return $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates by end-April as a routine bilateral transaction.
The Foreign Office says the Pakistan-UAE partnership is strong.
Pakistan has faced challenges in repaying loans since 2018.
The government plans to repay $4.8 billion this month, including a Eurobond payment.

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The Foreign Office of Pakistan rejected claims about United Arab Emirates deposits.
A senior Foreign Office official said Pakistan will return $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates by end-April as a routine bilateral transaction.
The Foreign Office says the Pakistan-UAE partnership is strong.
Pakistan has faced challenges in repaying loans since 2018.
The government plans to repay $4.8 billion this month, including a Eurobond payment.