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      <title>Pakistan raises $500m through Eurobond after 4 years, says Khurram Schehzad</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pakistan has successfully re-entered the international capital markets after a four-year gap, raising $500 million through a three-year Eurobond issued under its Global Medium-Term Note (GMTN) programme, said Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The issuance attracted strong investor interest despite ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, signalling a revival in investor confidence in Pakistan’s economic outlook, Schehzad wrote on X.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;According to him, the bond was priced at competitive terms, reflecting improving macroeconomic indicators and stabilising financial conditions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The transaction is expected to enhance Pakistan’s sovereign yield curve and provide a fresh pricing benchmark for future international issuances.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He said the successful return to global markets marks a key milestone in the government’s broader strategy to diversify external financing sources and reduce reliance on short-term funding.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt; “The strong demand underscores renewed investor trust and reflects the government’s disciplined debt management approach,” Schehzad said.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The proceeds from the Eurobond will support external financing needs and contribute to strengthening foreign exchange buffers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Schehzad noted that Pakistan plans to further deepen its engagement with international investors. Preparations are underway for the appointment of financial advisors for the upcoming GMTN and international Sukuk programmes, while progress on the Panda Bond initiative is also continuing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pakistan’s return to the Eurobond market comes amid easing energy prices and gradual macroeconomic stabilisation, factors that have helped improve the country’s risk perception among global investors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The move is expected to reinforce Pakistan’s credibility in international debt markets and pave the way for future fundraising at more favourable terms.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>The issuance attracted strong investor interest despite ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, signalling a revival in investor confidence in Pakistan’s economic outlook, Schehzad wrote on X.</p>
<p>According to him, the bond was priced at competitive terms, reflecting improving macroeconomic indicators and stabilising financial conditions.</p>
<p>The transaction is expected to enhance Pakistan’s sovereign yield curve and provide a fresh pricing benchmark for future international issuances.</p>
<p>He said the successful return to global markets marks a key milestone in the government’s broader strategy to diversify external financing sources and reduce reliance on short-term funding.</p>
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<p> “The strong demand underscores renewed investor trust and reflects the government’s disciplined debt management approach,” Schehzad said.</p>
<p>The proceeds from the Eurobond will support external financing needs and contribute to strengthening foreign exchange buffers.</p>
<p>Schehzad noted that Pakistan plans to further deepen its engagement with international investors. Preparations are underway for the appointment of financial advisors for the upcoming GMTN and international Sukuk programmes, while progress on the Panda Bond initiative is also continuing.</p>
<p>Pakistan’s return to the Eurobond market comes amid easing energy prices and gradual macroeconomic stabilisation, factors that have helped improve the country’s risk perception among global investors.</p>
<p>The move is expected to reinforce Pakistan’s credibility in international debt markets and pave the way for future fundraising at more favourable terms.</p>
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