IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s economic recovery and stability ahead of crucial review talks beginning February 25 in Islamabad. The assessment matters as it will shape future financial support and reform momentum. The development directly affects Pakistan’s government, investors, and millions of citizens. The acknowledgment came from the International Monetary Fund during a press briefing in Washington. […]
Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
Pakistan receives $1.2 billion from IMF, confirms State Bank
Pakistan has received $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed the transfer, which was made on December 10, 2025. This funding follows the completion of Pakistan’s second review under the EFF and the approval of the […]
IMF Agreement Reached with Pakistan on Loan and Climate Facility Reviews
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level IMF agreement to review key financial programs. The agreement covers the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). It aims to support Pakistan’s economic stability and climate resilience. According to an IMF statement, the agreement follows […]
Pakistan, IMF gear up for $1b tranche talks
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are preparing for the second economic review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which will begin later this month. The IMF delegation is scheduled to visit from September 25 to October 8. During this visit, technical-level discussions will take place first, followed by critical policy-level negotiations. These talks […]
SBP reserves dip slightly by $7 million despite recent IMF support
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a minor decline of $7 million in its foreign exchange reserves for the week ending May 30, 2025. This brought the SBP’s total reserves to $11.51 billion, according to data released on Thursday. The small dip reflects ongoing challenges in managing foreign currency amid repayments and imports. Despite […]
NA passes captive power gas levy bill under IMF conditions
In a swift move just days before unveiling the federal budget, Pakistan’s National Assembly passed a controversial IMF-driven mini-budget on Thursday — the Captive Power Plants (Off-Grid) Levy Bill 2025 — without any debate and through a supplementary agenda. The bill aims to give legal cover to a previously imposed grid levy on industrial units […]
IMF recommends $1bn climate support for Pakistan after reform success
ISLAMABAD, May 20, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Pakistan’s strong reform efforts under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), noting that the country has met all key performance benchmarks as of December 2024. In its latest program review, the IMF highlighted “timely and strong implementation” of economic policies that are helping restore […]