Pakistan seeks $10bn US lifeline to shore up economy:
Pakistan seeks $10bn US lifeline to shore up economy
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Pakistan Requests $10B US Aid to Boost EconomyPakistan seeks a rare $10 billion US financial facility to enhance reserves and ease debt pressures within a five-year maturity period.
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- Pakistan has formally requested a $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility from the US to increase foreign exchange reserves and stabilize the rupee.
- The Finance Ministry aims for a bilateral support mechanism with up to five years maturity to reduce external debt repayment pressures.
- Pakistan is implementing economic reforms under a $7 billion IMF programme but remains dependent on external financial aid.
- Approval of the facility would improve investor confidence and deepen economic ties between Pakistan and the United States.
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