Pakistan is set to receive an additional $3.6 billion in financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)over the next 14 months under its ongoing lending programmes, subject to the successful completion of programme reviews.
According to IMF programme documents, the combined value of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) stands at approximately $8.4 billion.
Pakistan has already received around $4.8 billion under the two programmes, while the remaining $3.6 billion will be released in phases over the next 14 months, provided the country continues to meet the IMF’s performance targets and reform commitments.
The upcoming disbursements are expected to strengthen Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, support macroeconomic stability, and help meet the country’s external financing requirements.
Under the IMF programme, Pakistan is required to continue implementing structural reforms, including broadening the tax base, improving tax administration, reforming the energy sector, reducing circular debt, strengthening state-owned enterprises, and maintaining prudent fiscal and monetary policies.
The IMF has previously stated that Pakistan’s reform efforts have contributed to improved economic stability, higher foreign exchange reserves, and increased investor confidence despite global economic challenges.
Earlier this year, the IMF Executive Board approved another programme review, enabling Pakistan to access approximately $1.32 billion, bringing total disbursements under the two facilities to about $4.8 billion.
