Pakistan, April 9 -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has successfully repaid $1.43 billion Eurobond maturing on April 8, 2026. "SBP has successfully executed repayment of $1.43 billion of Pakistan's International Bond on 7 April 2026, which includes principal of $1.3 billion, and the remaining amount is interest," the central bank said on Wednesday. Payment was made to the agent bank for onward distribution to bondholders on the maturity date of 8 April 2026, it added.

Pakistan would return a $3.5 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates this month, raising pressure on reserves and risking breaches of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, Reuters, citing two government officials, reported on Tuesday. According to officials, $...