China has rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan which matured last week

The rollover will provide relief to Pakistan in the midst of a balance of payment crisis

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The rollover is critical for Pakistan as it only has four weeks' worth of imports in reserves

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Talks over an IMF bailout tranche of $1.1 billion have hit a stalemate

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Pakistan's finance minister confirmed the rollover and said all documentation had been completed

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There has been no official statement from the Chinese government or central bank regarding the rollover

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Beijing is Pakistan's only help so far, with refinancing of $1.8 billion credited to Pakistan's central bank last month

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First Citizens Bank acquires Silicon Valley Bank's deposits and loans!

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