Saudi Arabia Extends $3 Billion Lifeline to Pakistan
Saudi Arabia has extended $3 billion in financial support to Pakistan, giving Islamabad relief from external debt pressures. Riyadh continues to bankroll Pakistan's struggling economy, and the move comes as the two countries deepen strategic ties, including expanding defence cooperation and the Makkah trilateral defence pact.
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Context: Saudi Arabia has repeatedly supported Pakistan's finances with deposits and loans in recent years, and the two countries signed a mutual defence agreement in 2025. Pakistan often needs such rollovers to meet its external payments.
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