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IMF Approves $2.1B for Pakistan's Economic Resilience

5/10/2025

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Pakistan received a significant boost as the IMF greenlit a $1 billion disbursement, bringing the total to $2.1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility. An extra $1.4 billion was also approved for resilience efforts. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif celebrated the progress, highlighting improved economic indicators and vital reforms to strengthen the nation against future challenges.

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Pakistan received a significant boost as the IMF greenlit a $1 billion disbursement, bringing the total to $2.1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility. An extra $1.4 billion was also approved for resilience efforts. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif celebrated the progress, highlighting improved economic indicators and vital reforms to strengthen the nation against future challenges.