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ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Pakistan is preparing to repay around $1.3 billion in principal and interest on a maturing Eurobond in April 2026 as discussions with the International Monetary Fund intensify under the country\u2019s $7 billion reform programme, a media report said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the report, an IMF review mission is expected to arrive later this month, initially holding meetings in Karachi before moving to Islamabad around March 2 for key negotiations under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The talks are likely to focus on fiscal reforms, external financing requirements and progress on structural benchmarks agreed with the lender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials said the Ministry of Finance Pakistan plans to launch Panda bonds soon after the end of holidays in China to raise an initial tranche of about $250 million, with indications of strong investor interest and expectations of oversubscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources said the government recently repaid a $700 million Chinese commercial loan ahead of schedule to demonstrate its repayment capacity, while Chinese banks have reportedly assured refinancing within the current fiscal year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan is also negotiating with international commercial banks to secure an additional $500 million in fresh financing during the ongoing fiscal cycle to support external financing needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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