The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.3 billion loan tranche for Pakistan, marking another major step forward in the country’s ongoing economic support program. The decision was taken during the IMF Executive Board meeting held in Washington, where Pakistan’s current loan arrangements were reviewed.
According to the IMF, the approval covers the third tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), a 37-month program that Pakistan entered in September 2024. Under this arrangement, Pakistan had already received the first $1 billion tranche in September 2024, followed by the second $1 billion tranche in May 2025.
In addition, the IMF has also approved the first tranche under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), aimed at helping Pakistan tackle climate-related challenges. Together, the Board approved two more tranches under the EFF and RSF programs.
The IMF praised Pakistan’s commitment to economic reforms and termed the country’s progress under the ongoing loan program as strong and encouraging. The government also reaffirmed its pledge to continue implementing key fiscal and structural reforms.
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