Pakistan's central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), announced plans to repay the remaining $1.5 billion of a $3.5 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by April 23. This repayment follows a recent $2 billion payment made to the UAE after receiving funds from Saudi Arabia as part of a financial support package. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb indicated that the repayment comes ahead of an expected $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves were reported at $16.4 billion, sufficient to cover nearly three months of imports. The UAE's request for immediate repayment was influenced by the recent geopolitical situation in West Asia. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has agreed to extend the maturity of a $3 billion deposit with Pakistan, further stabilizing the country's foreign reserves.