Pakistan Hopes to Secure $2 Billion Loan from IMF

Islamabad: March 13, 2025 – Pakistan is optimistic about securing a $2 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which comprises a $1 billion loan installment and an additional $1 billion for climate financing.

IMF Loan Request & Approval Process

According to sources within the Ministry of Finance, Pakistan made the request for climate financing alongside the anticipated loan tranche during recent discussions with the IMF. The global lender has assured that the request will be presented to the Executive Board for approval.

There is a possibility that both the loan installment and climate financing will be approved in a single disbursement. However, the climate financing portion is likely to be released in installments.

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Loan Approval Timeline

The IMF Executive Board is expected to approve the $2 billion loan by April or May 2025, following the successful completion of the economic review talks.

Why Does This Matters?

The loan tranche will help stabilize Pakistan’s economic situation.
Climate financing will provide much-needed funds for sustainable development projects.
A successful IMF loan approval could improve investor confidence and boost Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves.

Stay tuned for further updates as Pakistan awaits the IMF’s final decision on this crucial financial package.