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Pakistan to Issue First Panda Bond Next Week

Published Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Updated May 10

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Pakistan is set to issue its first yuan-denominated "Panda bond" next week, marking its inaugural access to Chinese capital markets. The initial bond offering will be US$250 million, forming part of a larger US$1 billion program, and is supported by the Asian Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Pakistan's Finance Minister announced the country will access Chinese capital markets for the first time next week through a yuan-denominated "Panda bond" issue.
  • The initial bond issue will be US$250 million, part of a planned US$1 billion program.
  • The Panda bond is backed by the Asian Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • Channel News AsiaCenter

    Pakistan's Finance Minister announced the country will access Chinese capital markets for the first time next week through a yuan-denominated "Panda bond" issue. This US$250 million bond is the first of a planned US$1 billion program and is backed by the Asian Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

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