International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a new installment of around $1.3 billion to Pakistan, providing a boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the funds were received under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programs. The amount was transferred after the IMF Executive Board completed Pakistan’s third review on 8 May 2026.
The released package includes approximately 914 million Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), which equals nearly $1.3 billion. This payment is part of ongoing financial support aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s economy and improving its external financial position.
Officials confirmed that the amount will be added to Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves during the week ending 15 May 2026. The inflow is expected to help strengthen the country’s external account and support overall economic stability in the coming months.