Pakistan has secured a $1.2 billion disbursement after the IMF Executive Board approved key programme reviews. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the achievement reflects the country’s growing economic resilience. He added that Pakistan maintained stability despite severe flood-related challenges.
Aurangzeb, in a statement, credited federal ministries, provincial governments, and senior officials for supporting the structural reform agenda. He noted that their cooperation enabled the successful completion of the IMF’s second review under the Extended Fund Facility. Moreover, he said that disciplined implementation strengthened economic management and reinforced stability.
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The minister welcomed the IMF decision confirming completion of the EFF second review and the RSF first review. These approvals will allow Pakistan to access about $1 billion under the EFF and $200 million through the RSF. Furthermore, he stressed that these inflows will support Pakistan’s broader reform and sustainability goals.
He highlighted that the IMF acknowledged Pakistan’s strong implementation despite the recent devastating floods. The lender recognised that Pakistan preserved fiscal and external buffers during the crisis. As a result, the country avoided the need for immediate emergency assistance. This recognition, he said, demonstrates Pakistan’s ability to manage severe shocks.
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Aurangzeb expressed gratitude to institutions across federal and provincial levels for their coordinated support. He said this unity is essential for consolidating economic gains and sustaining reforms. Additionally, he described the IMF endorsement as a key milestone. He added that disbursements of nearly $1.3 billion will further strengthen Pakistan’s financial position.