Islamabad, April 4, 2026: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan has categorically rejected recent misleading commentary regarding financial deposits from the United Arab Emirates held with the State Bank of Pakistan.
According to an official statement, the deposits were made under bilateral commercial agreements, reflecting the UAE’s continued support for Pakistan’s economic stability. The matured deposits are now being returned to the UAE as part of a routine financial transaction, and any attempts to suggest otherwise are “erroneous and misleading.”
The Ministry emphasized that Pakistan and the UAE share a longstanding fraternal partnership based on trust and strategic cooperation across trade, investment, defense, and people-to-people ties. The statement highlighted the enduring role of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in strengthening this relationship and his special affection for Pakistan.
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to further deepen this enduring friendship, ensuring a prosperous and mutually beneficial future for both nations.
