Pakistan's central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), announced its intention to repay $1.5 billion of a $3.5 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by April 23. This follows a recent repayment of $2 billion to the UAE, which was made possible after Saudi Arabia deposited $2 billion with the SBP as part of a $3 billion aid package. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb indicated that Pakistan anticipates receiving $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help stabilize its economy, with the IMF Executive Board set to review the situation in mid-May. The UAE had requested the immediate return of funds due to the geopolitical situation in West Asia. As of March 27, Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves were reported to be $16.4 billion, sufficient to cover nearly three months of imports. The repayment comes amid increasing pressure on Pakistan's external financial buffers.