Nikkei reported the request followed talks between the United States and Iran led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, tying a diplomatic role to a major financial support appeal.
Pakistan has requested a $10,000,000,000 ($10 billion) currency backstop (support to stabilize a currency) after mediating U.S.-Iran talks led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, Nikkei reported. The request links a high-level diplomatic role to a large financial support measure aimed at shoring up currency stability.