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Pakistan applies for $10bn US forex facility, leverages Iran mediation

But experts warn funding paves way for Washington's scrutiny over China debt

Nikkei Asia By Adnan Aamir Aug 2, 2026, 2:59 PM Captured Aug 2, 2026, 2:59 PM

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But experts warn funding paves way for Washington's scrutiny over China debt

Pakistan requested the $10 billion currency backstop after it helped mediate between the U.S. and Iran, led by the country's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan recently applied for a U.S. foreign currency backstop facility worth up to $10 billion to strengthen the country's ability to withstand any foreign reserve-related shock, Nikkei Asia has learned.

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But experts warn funding paves way for Washington's scrutiny over China debt

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But experts warn funding paves way for Washington's scrutiny over China debt Pakistan requested the $10 billion currency backstop after it helped mediate between the U.S. and Iran, led by the country's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters) ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan recently applied for a U.S. foreign currency backstop facility worth up to $10 billion to strengthen the country's ability to withstand any foreign reserve-related shock, Nikkei Asia has learned.

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