According to the central bank, the IMF approved the release of $1.1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and an additional nearly $220 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
The SBP stated that Pakistan received a total of SDR 914 million — equivalent to approximately $1.32 billion — on May 12, 2026.
The inflow will be reflected in the country’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ending May 15, 2026, the central bank added.
The IMF Executive Board approved the disbursement during its meeting on May 8, providing Pakistan additional financial support as it seeks to rebuild reserves, control inflation, and continue economic reforms.
The IMF said the programme supports Pakistan’s efforts to improve revenue collection, advance privatisation of state-owned enterprises, and maintain macroeconomic stability.
The government welcomed the development, describing it as a sign of the IMF’s confidence in Pakistan’s economic policies and reform agenda.
Speaking to Geo News last week, Ishaq Dar said the approval reflected the IMF’s trust in the government’s economic measures.
Pakistan’s 37-month EFF programme was approved in September 2024 and is designed to support sustainable economic growth and resilience.
Key reform priorities under the programme include rebuilding foreign exchange reserves, broadening the tax base, improving productivity and competition, reforming state-owned enterprises, restoring the energy sector’s viability, and strengthening anti-corruption measures.
The programme also aims to increase spending on health, education, and social protection services.
Meanwhile, the 28-month Resilience and Sustainability Facility, approved in May 2025, focuses on helping Pakistan address climate-related vulnerabilities through reforms in disaster preparedness, water management, public investment processes, and climate-risk disclosure.
