Pakistan secures $3bn Saudi deposit rollover, Aurangzeb says

Finance Minister Aurangzeb confirmed the rollover, while Pakistan said it does not need US aid and is exploring other external financing options.

Finance Minister Aurangzeb confirmed that Saudi Arabia has rolled over $3 billion for Pakistan.

Some reports call the sum a deposit, others a financing facility or loan rollover.

Pakistan said it does not need US aid, while a $10 billion US facility is reported to be fading.

Pakistan is also exploring alternative external financing options, reports say.

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