Business Desk 
Dec 28, 2025
Pakistan is in negotiations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding investment plans which could bring some much-needed respite to their economy.
The UAE is planning to invest in the Fauji Foundation, which recently bought some stake in PIA privatisation.
These were disclosed by the Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a press conference held on Saturday in the course of the Foreign Office Annual Performance Review.
According to the official, the proposed investment would be of great use to the country in paying back the $1 billion it owes, and it could also roll over the other loan worth $2 billion from the UAE.
The Pakistan-UAE investment, as well as the potential relief regarding the Fauji Foundation stake, is the aftermath of the recent visit by the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Dar appreciated the loans and financial assistance provided by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and China, which have helped Pakistan in keeping its economy on track during these challenging times.
Speaking on foreign policy, Dar said Pakistan’s “proactive, principled and firm” stance on global matters has improved its international image. While he did not go into details, he suggested Pakistan is being heard more clearly on key diplomatic issues.
