Islamabad: Saudi Arabia has extended the term of its $3 billion deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for an additional year, which is a significant development for the faltering economy. The SBP said in a statement on Wednesday that “the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has extended the term for the deposit of USD 3 billion maturing on December 5, 2023 for another one year.” The statement went on to say that the extension of the deposit’s duration is an ongoing demonstration of the kingdom’s support for Pakistan, which will help to preserve that nation’s foreign exchange reserves and foster economic expansion.