After U.S., Pak Army Chief ‘begs’ UAE & Saudi to help secure IMF bailout package

After seeking U.S. help in securing an early release of a crucial $ 1.7 billion instalment from the International Monetary Fund to Pakistan, Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has now reached out to Saudi Arabia and the UAE as part of his efforts to ensure financial assistance for the cash-strapped nation. As per the Express Tribune, IMF has asked Pakistan to provide firm guarantees that its friends would provide $ 4 billion for its external requirements. Pakistan is in talks with key allies like Saudi Arabia, the UAE and China to provide the necessary funding. Watch this video for more details.