Pakistan, April 21 -- Pakistan has received another major financial boost after Saudi Arabia transferred $1 billion into the country's account, strengthening foreign exchange reserves and providing temporary relief to the economy. The inflow forms part of a broader financial support package designed to stabilise Pakistan's balance of payments and support overall economic conditions.

The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed that the latest $1 billion deposit arrived from the Saudi Ministry of Finance on April 20. Officials said the transfer represents the second installment of a previously agreed $3 billion deposit programme between the two countries aimed at reinforcing Pakistan's financial stability.

Earlier in the same arrangement, Pakist...