IMF clears  billion for Pakistan amid drone strikes on India; New Delhi warns of terror funding risk

IMF clears $1 billion for Pakistan amid drone strikes on India; New Delhi warns of terror funding risk

The International Monetary Fund has approved the immediate release of $1 billion to Pakistan under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to $2.1 billion. The board is also evaluating a separate $1.3 billion package under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), aimed at climate-linked reforms. India abstains, flags risk of…

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What are IMF bailouts? How do they work?

What are IMF bailouts? How do they work?

IMF bailouts are funds and finances extended to nations in crisis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Detailing a bit about the IMF, its website says that it is a global organization that works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 191 member countries. It does so by supporting economic policies that…

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Explained: Pakistan’s IMF lending history & why India opposes new bailout

Explained: Pakistan’s IMF lending history & why India opposes new bailout

In the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali tourist, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). This decisive military action has also been matched with strong diplomatic messaging on international platforms like the International Monetary Fund…

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India shuts 28 airports; Air India & IndiGo cancel flights until May 15 amid Pakistan drone strikes

India shuts 28 airports; Air India & IndiGo cancel flights until May 15 amid Pakistan drone strikes

Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, the Government of India has extended the closure of 28 airports across the country until the morning of May 15. The decision comes after a major security breach involving multiple drone intrusions and airspace violations by the Pakistani military, targeting military infrastructure in Northern and Western India. The Ministry of…

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