IMF provided resilience financing to Pakistan, with the Middle East region of focus.

The entities involved

• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • A US Air Force base in Fairford, located near the Oxfordshire border, is being utilized due to actions in the Middle East.Mon 17:54
  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54
• Pakistan →

  sovereign state in South Asia

  • US-Iran truce aims to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid global monetary policy shifts and oil price drops.Mon 17:37
  • Pakistan is establishing long-term economic cooperation with Central Asia, including plans to join the International North-South Transport Corridor.Mon 17:36
• International Monetary Fund →

  international financial institution

  • IMF previously warned Cyprus regarding its fiscal policy, and Eni operates petrol stations in Italy.Mon 16:23
  • The International Monetary Fund is a key stakeholder in the economic recovery of Sri Lanka.Mon 15:10

Related events

• The Finance Division manages the IMF program in Pakistan, which involves the State Bank of Pakistan.Sep 22
• The IMF has provided a $2.9 billion recovery program for Sri Lanka, while noting the country's vulnerability to external shocks from the Middle East crisis.Jun 30
• The IMF warned about economic resilience and the necessity of policy changes.Sep 18
• Pakistan's Finance Minister presented the national budget, which is tied to IMF conditions, amidst conflict over militants.Jun 12
• Pakistan is seeking to diversify its financing options by purchasing a stake in the New Development Bank and seeking BRICS membership to reduce dependence on the IMF.Sep 11