Pakistan, April 14 -- Pakistan is considering multiple financing options, including Eurobonds, commercial borrowing, and loans from other countries, to replace a $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said all funding avenues remain open as the country manages external pressure on its foreign reserves. The move comes as Pakistan balances debt repayments and IMF programme targets.

Aurangzeb told Reuters that Pakistan will return the $3.5 billion UAE loan this month, which could put pressure on reserve levels. He said the government is closely monitoring macroeconomic stability and maintaining import cover of around 2.8 months. He added that debt obligations remain manageable despite extern...