Pakistan and the IMF have reached a staff-level agreement to unlock a $1.2 billion loan.
The International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan. Inflation eased to 10.3% in September. Real GDP growth reached 4% in the first three quarters of FY26. Pakistan could access $210 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility and about $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility.
- The International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan.
- Ahmad Mobeen stated Pakistan is vulnerable to a prolonged West Asia conflict.
- The IMF Executive Board must approve the bailout deal.
- Inflation eased to about 10.3% in September.
- Real GDP growth reached 4 percent in the first three quarters of FY26.
- Pakistan could access $210 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility and about $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility.
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