Archive · 19 May 2025
IMF Disburses $1.023 Billion to Pakistan Amidst Economic Discussions
The IMF gave Pakistan another $1.023 billion as part of a larger loan program.
This is to help Pakistan with its economy.
The IMF is also talking with Pakistan about its upcoming budget, to make sure everything is on track.
The total amount Pakistan has received from this program is around $2.1 billion.
These funds are part of a $7 billion loan.
The IMF is also checking if Pakistan is meeting its financial goals.
Discussions are ongoing, and a new IMF team leader is now in charge of overseeing these talks.
Pakistan is working on its budget for the next year and expects to continue receiving financial support.
IMF disbursed a second tranche of $1.023 billion to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility program.
The total disbursement stands at approximately $2.1 billion under the $7 billion EFF.
IMF is holding virtual discussions on Pakistan's upcoming budget.
The IMF mission is expected to arrive in Islamabad over the weekend, subject to the security situation.
Pakistan has received at least 25 bailout loans from the IMF.
- Who
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) disbursed funds to Pakistan.
- What
- The IMF disbursed a second tranche of funds to Pakistan.
- When
- The second tranche was disbursed on May 14, 2025, with talks continuing until May 16.
- Where
- Discussions are virtual, and the IMF mission is expected to travel to Islamabad.
- Why
- To support Pakistan's economy and help it meet its financial targets.
Pakistan View
IMF View
Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Pakistan View
The federal government is planning to unveil the Budget for fiscal 2025-26 on June 2.
IMF View
The IMF has requested Pakistan to make a budget with a 1.6% of GDP primary budget surplus.
- Second Tranche Disbursement
- $1.023 billion
- Total Disbursements
- $2.1 billion
- EFF Program Size
- $7 billion
- IMF Talks End Date
- May 16
- New IMF Mission Chief to Pakistan
- Iva Petrova