ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Economic Affairs Division of Pakistan has released data showing that Pakistan received $5.17 billion in foreign loans and financial assistance during the first seven months of the current fiscal year.
According to official documents, the country secured the funds from external sources during the period July to January.
The data shows an increase compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year 2025, when Pakistan received about $4.584 billion in external financial assistance.
The division noted that the release of detailed figures regarding foreign loans and grants was slightly delayed, possibly due to ongoing review negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The data was officially issued after the completion of the review process.
Bilateral loans and support
The report said Pakistan received $931.88 million in bilateral loans during the July–January period.
Among the contributing countries, Saudi Arabia provided the largest share amounting to $708 million, while China extended a guaranteed loan of $269.42 million.
Saudi Arabia also supported Pakistan through its deferred oil payment facility, providing $700 million during the same period, with $100 million released each month under the program.
Assistance from other countries
According to the official figures, other countries also provided financial assistance, including $72.28 million from China, $71.15 million from Denmark, $26.73 million from France, $5.45 million from Germany, $15.53 million from Japan, $9.49 million from South Korea, and $22.06 million from Kuwait.
Meanwhile, the United States provided $0.49 million in financial assistance during the period.