Pakistan eyes $1.2bn IMF tranche approval next month

April 25, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan is set to receive a significant financial boost as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) prepares to consider the approval of the next tranche of funding under its ongoing loan programme, with a key Executive Board meeting scheduled for May 8, officials confirmed.

The IMF Executive Board is widely expected to approve more than $1.2 billion for Pakistan as part of the broader $7bn Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements.

The development comes after Pakistan successfully completed the third review of the programme, showing progress on key economic reforms and policy commitments.

Out of the total expected disbursement, Pakistan is likely to receive around $1bn following the completion of the third review under the EFF.

Additionally, an amount of approximately $210 million is anticipated after the second review under the RSF, which focuses on strengthening the country’s climate resilience and sustainability frameworks.

The IMF programme remains critical for Pakistan’s economic stability, serving as a policy anchor for fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and efforts to achieve long-term sustainable growth.

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