Islamabad, October 28, 2025 — In a major boost to Pakistan’s struggling economy, Saudi Arabia has extended a $6 billion financial support package to Islamabad, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
According to official sources, the assistance includes both deposits in the State Bank of Pakistan and deferred oil payment facilities, aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s foreign reserves and easing pressure on its balance of payments.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership, calling the move a “timely gesture of friendship and trust.” The financial package follows a series of high-level meetings between Pakistani and Saudi officials focusing on economic collaboration and investment opportunities under the Vision 2030 framework.
Analysts say the support underscores Riyadh’s continued confidence in Pakistan’s economic reforms and strategic importance in the region.
