Pakistan Secures $3 Billion from Saudi Arabia After Begging for Financial Relief

Brief By Reuters / 12:58 PM on 15 Apr 2026

Pakistan will receive an additional $3 billion in financial support from Saudi Arabia, according to the country’s Finance Ministry. The assistance follows an extended $5 billion deposit rollover by Riyadh. The move comes after Pakistan sought urgent aid amid economic strain, including pressure to repay a $3 billion loan previously extended by the United Arab Emirates.