Pakistan asks for Financial help from International Organiations Amid Tensions with India

As tensions between India and Pakistan rise, Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs asked foreign countries and international organizations for more loans. They said this was necessary because Pakistan had suffered heavy financial losses and its stock market had crashed due to the conflict. The ministry also requested help from other countries to reduce tensions between the two nations.

A post on social media (X, formerly Twitter) from Pakistan’s Economic Affairs Division said:
“The Government of Pakistan appeals to international partners for more loans after heavy losses caused by the enemy. Due to rising war tensions and stock market crash, we urge international partners to help de-escalate the situation.”

However, Pakistan later claimed that this post was fake and that their official account had been hacked.

Government of Pakistan requests international partners for financial assistance and help in regional de-escalation amid economic shocks and stock market volatility.#OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/zrDaiy5Hkr

— DD News (@DDNewslive) May 9, 2025

As per reports, the IMF may provide loan to Pakistan but there is a twist. IMF will conduct a meeting today to decide whether to provide loan to Pakistan or not. The IMF had previously announced on March 25 that it had reached an agreement with Pakistan for this loan under a new program called the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet today to discuss a loan agreement with Pakistan worth $1.3 billion. This loan is part of a program aimed at improving the country’s ability to handle climate change. However, there are rising tensions between Pakistan and India, which might affect this decision.

India’s Expected Opposition

India is likely to oppose the loan and may vote against it. If the IMF board approves the agreement, Pakistan will receive $1 billion immediately, based on a deal made in 2024. Currently, Pakistan is also involved in another program called the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which lasts for 37 months and includes six reviews of Pakistan’s performance. The release of the next $1 billion will depend on the results of one of these reviews.

IMF Data on Pakistan Economy

Now, the big question is whether the IMF will proceed with the loan for Pakistan despite the ongoing tensions and India’s claims about terrorism. We should get an answer today.