Pakistan Secures IMF Bailout Package

Published on 3.29.25

  The recent agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) marks a significant development in international relations, with far-reaching implications for the country's economic stability. The deal, pending IMF board approval, includes a $1.3 billion arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), which will support Pakistan's efforts in building resilience to natural disasters and promoting sustainable development. This agreement is part of Pakistan's ongoing 37-month bailout programme with the IMF, which has already seen significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability over the past 18 months. The deal includes approximately $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $300 million under the RSF, bringing total disbursements to around $2 billion. Experts welcome this development, citing it as a positive step for the economy, but caution that challenges persist and the country must remain committed to IMF conditions to ensure sustainable growth. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by nearly 1,200 points in response to the news, settling at 117,772.31. The agreement is expected to help stabilize Pakistan's economy, which has made significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability over the past 18 months. The IMF's staff-level agreement with Pakistan on a $1.3 billion package will support the country's transition from macroeconomic stability to growth.

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