Islamabad, April 16, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed receipt of $2 billion from the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a value date of 15 April 2026.
This was confirmed today in a post by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on X.
The inflow is part of a coordinated financial arrangement aimed at supporting Pakistan’s external account position and meeting upcoming repayment obligations.
According to a post by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on X, the amount has been provided by Saudi Arabia as bridge financing specifically to facilitate Pakistan’s repayment to the United Arab Emirates on earlier financial deposits and support arrangements.
The transaction is intended to ensure timely settlement of external liabilities without putting immediate pressure on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves.
The funds were routed through the State Bank of Pakistan to stabilize reserve levels and maintain smooth functioning of external payment commitments.
Officials say the arrangement reflects ongoing cooperation among friendly countries to help Pakistan manage short-term financing requirements amid global economic pressures.