The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Pakistan’s latest economic reviews and praised the country’s policy implementation and reform efforts. According to the IMF, Pakistan maintained economic stability despite ongoing tensions and conflict in the Middle East.
The IMF Executive Board completed the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Following the approval, Pakistan will immediately receive $1.1 billion under the loan program.
In addition to the installment, Pakistan will also receive $220 million in climate financing support. With this latest disbursement, the country has received a total of $4.8 billion under both IMF programs so far.
The IMF stated that Pakistan’s economic reforms and fiscal policy implementation remained strong. The organization noted improvements in financial discipline and stabilization measures introduced by the government over the past year.
According to the report, inflation remained under control while the current account stayed balanced. The IMF also highlighted signs of recovery in GDP growth, indicating improving investor confidence and better macroeconomic indicators.
The report projected Pakistan’s primary surplus for fiscal year 2026 to remain around 1.6 percent of GDP. It further estimated that the country’s foreign exchange reserves could rise to $16 billion by December 2025.
The IMF urged Pakistan to continue expanding the tax net and improving tax collection mechanisms. Officials said the latest approval reflects growing international confidence in Pakistan’s economic management and reform agenda.
