OREANDA-NEWS. Fitch Ratings has assigned Pakistan's forthcoming US dollar-denominated bonds an expected rating of 'B(EXP)'.

KEY RATING DRIVERS
The expected rating is in line with Pakistan's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'B' with Stable Outlook.

RATING SENSITIVITIES
The rating would be sensitive to any changes in Pakistan's Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR. Earlier this week, Fitch published Pakistan's Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'B' with Stable Outlooks.