The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed that Pakistan has received about $1.3 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programs of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
According to the State Bank, the IMF Executive Board approved the third review of the EFF program for Pakistan in its meeting held on May 8, 2026, under which SDR 760 million was released. In addition, SDR 154 million was also approved under the second phase of the RSF program.
According to the central bank, a total of SDR 914 million, equivalent to approximately US$ 1.3 billion, was received by Pakistan on May 12, 2026.
The State Bank has said that this amount will be added to the foreign exchange reserves during the week ending May 15, 2026, which is expected to help stabilize the external accounts and the rupee.
According to economists, this amount received from the IMF will not only support foreign exchange reserves but is also considered an important development for Pakistan’s financial confidence, external payments and economic stability.
We welcome your contributions to The Pakistan Today. Submit your blogs, articles, press releases, news story pitches and news features to our editorial team.
Please send your submissions to our News Desk or Editorial team. We look forward to hearing from writers, journalists and contributors.
