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Pakistan Seeks Another Credit Rating Upgrade, Finance Minister Says
Pakistan is seeking another upgrade to its sovereign credit rating, its finance minister said.
A sovereign rating is an assessment of a country’s ability to repay its debt.
The government also plans to continue borrowing in global debt markets.
The minister linked these goals to an improving economy.
A higher rating could support Pakistan’s efforts to access international borrowing, though no specific upgrade or borrowing plan was announced.
The next step is for Pakistan to pursue a stronger rating while continuing to tap global debt markets.
Pakistan is seeking a further upgrade to its sovereign credit rating, the finance minister said.
The country aims to continue tapping global debt markets.
The minister linked the plans to an improving economy.
- Who
- Pakistan, according to its finance minister.
- What
- It is aiming for a further sovereign credit rating upgrade and continued access to global debt markets.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Pakistan; the plans concern its sovereign credit rating and global debt markets.
- Why
- The finance minister said the economy is improving.
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- Country
- Pakistan
- Rating goal
- A further sovereign credit rating upgrade
- Debt markets
- Pakistan aims to continue tapping global debt markets
- Stated rationale
- The economy is improving
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