ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance on Sunday dismissed reports alleging irregularities in the country’s sovereign financing transactions, asserting that the issuance of its Eurobond and inaugural Panda bond was carried out in full compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, procurement, and approval procedures.
In a statement, the ministry said recent reports were based on incomplete information and lacked critical context, categorically rejecting allegations surrounding the transactions.
The Finance Ministry said both the Eurobond and inaugural Panda bond issuances were conducted in full compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, procurement, and approval requirements.
It said evaluating sovereign financing transactions solely on the basis of headline coupon rates or loan tenors presents an incomplete and misleading picture, as such decisions are based on a range of factors, including pricing, execution certainty, underwriting commitments, market timing, total transaction costs, credit spreads, prevailing market conditions, and consistency with Pakistan’s Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS).
The Ministry of Finance wishes to clarify the facts regarding recent media reports and public commentary concerning Pakistan’s sovereign financing transactions, including the Eurobond and Panda Bond issuances. The following points set out the factual position:
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According to the ministry, the government adopts financing options that offer the most appropriate balance of cost, maturity, execution certainty, timing, and risk while remaining aligned with the objectives of the MTDS.
Addressing concerns regarding institutional appointments, the ministry maintained that administrative matters have no bearing on the legality or governance of sovereign financing transactions.
It added that the Debt Management Office and the Finance Division possess the technical expertise and institutional capacity to execute such transactions in accordance with all applicable laws and established procedures.
The ministry also cautioned that the spread of inaccurate or misleading information could erode investor confidence, harm Pakistan’s credibility in international capital markets, raise future borrowing costs, and undermine the country’s long-term financing objectives.
It urged all stakeholders to ensure that public discussion on sovereign financing is grounded in verified facts, complete information, and responsible reporting.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, sound governance, and prudent debt management, the ministry said it would continue to make sovereign financing decisions that safeguard Pakistan’s economic stability and serve its long-term strategic interests.
