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flag Pakistan raises $750M via Panda bond and loans to repay debt and support IMF review.

flag Pakistan is raising $750 million to meet upcoming debt obligations, combining a $250 million Panda bond in renminbi, set for November 2025, with $300–500 million in commercial loans from global banks. flag The Panda bond, backed by guarantees from the Asian Development Bank and AIIB covering up to 95% of payments, aims to secure a domestic AAA rating despite Pakistan’s sub-investment-grade status. flag The financing supports a $500 million Eurobond repayment due September 30 and an IMF review mission starting September 25. flag Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged reforms to boost investment in agriculture, IT, minerals, tourism, and renewables, while tax authorities target high-income groups, issuing notices to jewelers in Punjab.

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