The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received a significant inflow of funds. The central bank confirmed receipt of $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This disbursement follows the IMF Executive Board’s successful second review.
The SBP announced the development in an official statement on Thursday. The bank posted the announcement on the social media platform X. “The amount would be reflected in SBP’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ending on Dec 12,” the statement read. This injection will directly bolster the country’s official foreign exchange reserves.
#SBP has received SDR 914 million (equivalent to about US$ 1.2 billion) under the EFF and RSF in value 10 December 2025 from the IMF.https://t.co/ifU6HGDWTi pic.twitter.com/0JR8pcyx5u
— SBP (@StateBank_Pak) December 11, 2025The funds represent a scheduled tranche under Pakistan’s existing Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) or Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The IMF’s approval signals the lender’s satisfaction with Pakistan’s progress. The country has likely met key economic targets and structural benchmarks.
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This disbursement is critical to the stability of Pakistan’s external sector. It provides essential liquidity for foreign debt servicing and supports the Pakistani Rupee. The inflow also reinforces market confidence in the government’s economic management.
