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India Urges IMF to Rethink Pakistan Bailout Conditions

5/10/2025

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India is pressing the IMF to rethink its bailout for Pakistan, highlighting a lack of meaningful reforms and worries about terror financing. As the IMF evaluates Pakistan's $7 billion loan program, India insists that any future aid must hinge on real progress. Pakistan grapples with severe economic hurdles, including soaring debt and dwindling reserves, making recovery a daunting task.

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India is pressing the IMF to rethink its bailout for Pakistan, highlighting a lack of meaningful reforms and worries about terror financing. As the IMF evaluates Pakistan's $7 billion loan program, India insists that any future aid must hinge on real progress. Pakistan grapples with severe economic hurdles, including soaring debt and dwindling reserves, making recovery a daunting task.