Pakistan is in talks with Saudi Arabia and China for financial support after failing to secure a rollover of about $3 billion in loans from the United Arab Emirates, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential assistance, involving loans and investment, could exceed $3.5 billion. Pakistan is required to repay the UAE by the end of the month, putting pressure on foreign exchange reserves of about $16 billion, covering roughly three months of imports. Officials from Pakistan and Sa

Pakistan is in talks with Saudi Arabia and China for financial support after failing to secure a rollover of about $3 billion in loans from the United Arab Emirates, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential assistance, involving loans and investment, could exceed $3.5 billion. Pakistan is required to repay the UAE by the end of the month, putting pressure on foreign exchange reserves of about $16 billion, covering roughly three months of imports. Officials from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to requests for comment.