Pakistan Raises Record $3 Billion Through Largest Ever Eurobond Issuance

Pakistan has raised $3 billion through a record two tranche Eurobond issuance, marking the country's largest ever international bond transaction in a single issuance, according to the Ministry of Finance.

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• The Ministry of Finance remarked the Debt Management Office was central in executing the transaction.
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• The program is intended to offer Pakistan a broader platform for accessing international capital markets rather than relying on a limited set of financing sources.
• The transaction drew almost $6 billion in orders from institutional investors throughout global markets, almost twice the amount offered.

In practice, the transaction drew almost $6 billion in orders from institutional investors throughout global markets, almost twice the amount offered. Pakistan issued $1.75 billion through a 5.5 year Eurobond carrying a 7.50 percent coupon and another $1.25 billion through a 10 year Eurobond with a 7.90 percent coupon. The demand for the longer maturity was particularly notable as investors indicated willingness to hold Pakistan's debt for an extended period. Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan Sign $200 Million Trade Accord.

For context, the transaction is additionally the first issuance under Pakistan's renewed Global Medium Term Note program after the country's inaugural Panda Bond and improvements in its sovereign credit profile. The program is intended to offer Pakistan a broader platform for accessing international capital markets rather than relying on a limited set of financing sources.

Authorities stated the strategy goes beyond simply raising new debt and is aimed at improving sovereign liability management. This includes diversifying funding sources, extending debt maturities and reducing refinancing and rollover risks. Pakistan additionally intends to apply longer term financing to replace shorter term or more expensive obligations where economically beneficial. SBP Tells Banks and Fintechs Rapidly Expand Digital Credit.

In practice, the Ministry of Finance remarked the Debt Management Office was central in executing the transaction. While other stakeholders, including legal advisers, additionally backed the issuance, citi, Deutsche Bank, Emirates NBD, MUFG and Standard Chartered acted as joint bookrunners.

For context, the administration pointed to successive sovereign credit rating upgrades and renewed access to international capital markets as signs of improved confidence. The almost $6 billion investor demand and record $3 billion issuance provide a market based indication of appetite for Pakistan's sovereign debt.

Nevertheless, the transaction does not remove the challenges facing Pakistan's economy. Fiscal discipline, structural reforms, export competitiveness, investment and productivity will remain significant for sustaining investor confidence and improving the country's debt position. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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