Pakistan Receives $1.3b Tranche From IMF: SBP
The funds follow the IMF’s third review and lift Pakistan’s central bank reserves, with officials saying they will exceed $17 billion.
- On Tuesday, the State Bank of Pakistan received roughly $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund following the Executive Board's completion of its third review on May 8.
- Pakistan accepted a dozen new conditions to stay on the path of stabilization, committing to fiscal and monetary targets despite domestic criticism regarding higher unemployment and poverty.
- The disbursement includes 760 million under the Extended Fund Facility and 154 million via the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, bringing Pakistan's total receipts to $4.5 billion against two debt packages totaling $8.4 billion.
- Government officials state this influx will push the central bank's foreign exchange reserves to over $17 billion by the week ending May 15, providing necessary short-term financial support.
- IMF Deputy Managing Director and Acting Chair Nigel Clarke emphasized that while stability has improved, Pakistan must maintain strong macroeconomic policies to navigate risks posed by the ongoing Middle East war.
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