ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan has received approximately $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programmes.
According to a statement issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the funds were transferred after approval by the IMF Executive Board during its meeting held on May 8, 2026.
The IMF approved the release of SDR 760 million for Pakistan following the successful completion of the third review under the Extended Fund Facility programme.
In addition, the Executive Board also approved the second tranche of SDR 154 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
The State Bank said that Pakistan received a total of 914 million Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), equivalent to nearly $1.3 billion, from the IMF on May 12, 2026.
According to SBP, the amount will be reflected in the country’s foreign exchange reserves during the week ending May 15, 2026.
The latest inflow is expected to provide support to Pakistan’s external financing position and strengthen foreign exchange reserves amid ongoing economic reforms
