Pakistan Clears Entire $3.45 Billion Debt Owed to UAE, Confirms State Bank

Published On 25 Apr, 2026
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According to the State Bank, all UAE deposits and loans worth $3.45 billion have now been returned. The State Bank of Pakistan completed another major financial payment by returning $1 billion to the UAE.

Officials said the payment was made to the Abu Dhabi Fund, clearing the remaining amount owed by Pakistan. The latest payment marks the full settlement of Pakistan’s UAE-related debt. 

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According to the State Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan has now returned all $3.45 billion in UAE deposits and loans. Officials said the repayment process included a major payment of $2.45 billion made by Pakistan last week.

 

With the latest $1 billion payment, the full amount has been cleared.

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Pakistan had received $2 billion in deposits from the UAE in 2018. The country later received another $1 billion from the UAE in 2023. In addition, Pakistan had taken a $450 million loan from the UAE nearly 30 years ago.

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The State Bank said Pakistan has fully repaid its UAE debt after completing the final payment. Officials described the repayment as a major financial transaction by the central bank.