A senior official confirmed that the UAE has consented to extend the deposit until April 17, 2026, at an interest rate of 6.5 percent. Sources said the assurance came after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar contacted senior Emirati officials earlier this week. The decision comes just days before the expiry of a previous one-month extension. Islamabad has informed the UAE that it will seek a longer-term rollover after concluding negotiations with the IMF. Earlier in January, the UAE had granted a one-month extension when the deposit matured.

Source: The Patriot February 13, 2026 07:09 UTC