International Monetary Fund: Pakistan was given a financial assistance of $ 1 billion recently under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under an extended fund facility of $ 7 billion. Apart from this, funding of $ 1.4 billion was also given under the Climate Rejylines Loan Program. Now according to the report of Reuters, Pakistan can get a loan again from the IMF. It has also been confirmed by the International Monetary Fund that the next funding for Pakistan is to be reviewed in the second half of 2025.
This is Pakistan’s goal regarding economy
On behalf of the IMF, it has been said that their top project is to keep inflation in the Medium Term Target Range of State Bank of Pakistan 5-7 percent. Its purpose is focused on the ongoing economic stabilization efforts in the country.
According to the IMF, Pakistani officials have also expressed their commitment to managing the country’s revenue properly. Under this strategy, the government there is carrying a target of keeping GDP surplus 1.6 percent in FY 2026. To achieve this, it is necessary to ensure massive economic stability. GDP surplus means production in the economy, being higher than consumption.
IMF completed Pakistan’s staff tour
IMF is helping Pakistan in this era of increasing inflation, declining foreign reserves, declining local currency in this era of economic upheaval so that the falling economy there can be brought back on track.
The IMF also said on Saturday that they completed their staff tour of Pakistan. During this period, Pakistan officials were discussed with the budget proposal of FY 2026, economic policy, reforms from funding. The IMF has also talked with Pakistani officials to continue the matter towards agreed on the budget in the coming days.
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