During the meeting, Aurangzeb also highlighted the negative impact of the regional security situation on Pakistan s economy.
According to Reuters, Pakistan has formally requested a $10 billion bilateral Exchange Stabilization Support Facility from the United States. If approved, the facility is expected to boost Pakistan s foreign exchange reserves, ease pressure on the Pakistani rupee, and reduce the country s dependence on multilateral lenders.
The Reuters report states that Pakistan has sought the financial support for a five-year period, marking the first known request of its kind by Islamabad. Approval of the facility could provide significant financial relief and strengthen economic stability.
The report also notes that Pakistan s diplomatic role during the Iran conflict and its efforts to facilitate communication between Tehran and Washington have increased Islamabad s strategic importance. Pakistani officials hope this could help secure greater economic cooperation from the United States and other international partners.
However, Pakistan s Ministry of Finance has not officially confirmed that such a funding request has been submitted. Meanwhile, the US Treasury Department declined to comment on the matter.
