In a major financial relief for Pakistan, China has officially rolled over $3.4 billion in commercial loans, helping the country stabilize its foreign exchange reserves and avoid immediate repayment pressure amid ongoing economic challenges.
According to senior government officials, the rollover comes at a critical time as Pakistan seeks to maintain liquidity and meet its external financing needs while negotiating a new bailout program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
“This rollover demonstrates China’s continued support for Pakistan’s economic stability,” a Finance Ministry source said. “It eases short-term pressures and gives us breathing space for structural reforms.”
The rolled-over loans were originally set to mature between July and December 2025. With this extension, Pakistan now avoids a significant outflow of foreign currency, giving the government more room to manage its balance of payments.
China remains one of Pakistan’s largest bilateral creditors and a key economic partner under the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
