Pakistan has increased its Eurobond issuance to $750 million after strong interest from global investors, showing renewed confidence in the country’s economy.
The bond was first launched at $500 million but was later expanded by $250 million using a “green shoe option,” a mechanism that allows extra funds to be raised when demand is high.
This is Pakistan’s first return to international capital markets in four years. The strong response came from institutional investors worldwide, who showed interest despite ongoing global economic uncertainty.
The three-year Eurobond is part of Pakistan’s Global Medium-Term Note (GMTN) programme. Officials say the move will help improve the country’s foreign exchange reserves and support external financing needs.
The success of this issuance also reflects improving investor sentiment. Pakistan recently repaid major external debts on time, which helped build trust in global markets.
Experts believe this step will strengthen Pakistan’s position in international financial markets and make future borrowing easier. It also improves liquidity and provides a benchmark for future bonds.
Overall, the upsizing signals growing investor confidence and marks an important step in Pakistan’s economic recovery and global financial re-entry.
Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Initial Size | $500 million |
| Final Size | $750 million |
| Additional Amount | $250 million (green shoe option) |
| Tenor | 3 years |
| Interest Rate | ~6.975% |
| Maturity | April 2029 |