Pakistan Receives $5.17 Billion in Foreign Loans in Seven Months, Saudi Arabia Leads Contributions

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan received $5.17 billion in foreign loans and financial assistance during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Economic Affairs Division of Pakistan.

Official documents show that from July to January, the country secured funding from various external sources, reflecting an increase compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year, when Pakistan received about $4.584 billion in foreign assistance.

The Economic Affairs Division said the release of details regarding foreign loans and grants was slightly delayed, possibly due to ongoing review negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund. The data was formally issued after the review process progressed.

According to the report, Pakistan received $931.88 million in bilateral loans during the July–January period. Saudi Arabia emerged as the largest contributor, providing $708 million, while China extended a guaranteed loan of $269.42 million.

During the same period, Saudi Arabia also supported Pakistan through its deferred oil payment facility, under which the country received $700 million, with $100 million released each month.

Other financial contributions included $72.28 million from China, $71.15 million from Denmark, $26.73 million from France, $5.45 million from Germany, $15.53 million from Japan, $9.49 million from South Korea, and $22.06 million from Kuwait.

The report also noted that the United States provided the smallest amount of assistance, contributing only $0.49 million during the same period.