The Pakistani rupee is expected to gain stability in 2019 as the country has overcome immediate economic problems with the help of over $14 billion in financial assistance from friendly nations such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia and China, among others.

The latest support came from the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, who was expected to sign a $6.2 billion financial support package during his stay in Islamabad on Sunday.

Analysts said a possible standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund by next month will also provide cushion to the rupee.