UAE pulls US$3.5 billion from Pakistan after Iran war mediation

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom HussainApril 11, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently withdrew a US$3.5 billion deposit from Pakistan's central bank. This withdrawal, equivalent to approximately 21% of Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves, occurred shortly before Pakistan helped broker a ceasefire in the Iran war. While Pakistan's foreign ministry characterized the withdrawal as a routine financial transaction, it coincided with increased criticism from Emirati social media users directed at Pakistan. The social media criticism appears to stem from perceived threats to UAE security and a lack of clarity from Pakistan regarding the Iran conflict. The timing of the withdrawal and the social media response suggest a potential link between the UAE's financial actions and its concerns about regional security and Pakistan's role in the Iran war mediation.

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid out the terms of the Iran war ceasefire deal on Thursday.

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Pakistan's foreign ministry brushed off the withdrawal as a “routine financial transaction”.

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The withdrawal equated to roughly 21 per cent of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves.

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UAE was seeking repayment of a US$3.5 billion deposit from Islamabad’s central bank.

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Pakistan Foreign Ministry 40% Shehbaz Sharif 50% Islamabad ×260% Iran ×370% United Arab Emirates ×290% Pakistan ×590%

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us$3.5 billion 90% pakistan 80% uae 80% financial transaction 70% iran war mediation 70% foreign exchange reserves 60% repayment 60% central bank 50% diplomacy 40%

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United Arab Emirates

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