IMF Slaps 11 New Conditions on Pakistan
- On May 18, 2025, the IMF introduced 11 additional requirements that Pakistan must meet to qualify for the next portion of its bailout funding.
- These measures come amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions and include the requirement that Pakistan’s legislature endorse a budget totaling Rs 17.6 trillion by June 2025.
- Additional conditions include lifting import restrictions on used cars older than three years, increasing electricity bill surcharges, and publishing a governance action plan.
- The IMF cautioned that if the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan continue or worsen, they may jeopardize the program’s fiscal stability, external finances, and reform targets.
- With these conditions, Pakistan's bailout program now has 50 requirements, indicating increased pressure to meet fiscal and reform targets amid geopolitical risks.
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IMF squeezes Pakistan harder with 11 harsh demands tied to $1B bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed 11 new and stringent conditions on Pakistan for the release of a $1 billion bailout tranche, intensifying fiscal and reform pressures on Islamabad. Pakistan must now pass a record ₹17.6 federal budget for FY 2025-26 by June, implement agricultural income tax reforms across all provinces, and publish a governance action plan. Watch for more
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