Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, visited Islamabad to assure Pakistan of full financial backing amid a looming $5 billion debt repayment crisis. Pakistan is facing significant external obligations, with nearly $4.8 billion due this month, including $3.5 billion owed to the United Arab Emirates. Without new financial support, Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves could drop to around $11.5 billion, exacerbating liquidity concerns. While no new loan agreements were finalized during the meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Arabia expressed a commitment to support Pakistan's economic challenges. Additionally, the Saudi Finance Minister acknowledged Pakistan's potential role as a mediator in US-Iran relations, although its actual influence remains limited. This visit underscores the longstanding ties between the two nations, as Pakistan continues to rely on Gulf partners for economic stability amidst ongoing financial stress.