International Monetary Fund

Europe’s growth paralysis: Is the bloc losing its edge as IMF warns of eurozone stagnation?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Europe is at the risk of slipping into stagnation if urgent corrective actions are not undertaken.

IMF draws a red line for Pakistan: Can't use bailout to fund govt budget, diversion will have consequences

On Friday, the IMF's Communication Director, Julie Kozack, said that the international body has found that Pakistan has 'met all' criteria to be eligible for the package. However, she laid out certain conditions that Islamabad has to follow

Bangladesh cancels contract with Indian firm: How this move will hurt Dhaka

Bangladesh has cancelled a $21 million (Rs 180 crore) contract with a Kolkata-based defence company to build an ocean-going tug for its navy. The development points to yet another sign of worsening ties between the two countries since the interim government being led by Muhammad Yunus came to power after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. But what happened? And will this hurt Bangladesh more than India?

'IMF reimbursing Pakistan terror': J&K CM slams $1billion package, mourns loss of officer

J&K CM Omar Abdullah slams IMF for approving $1 billion package to Pakistan amid growing hostilities with India

IMF approves $1 billion loan for Pakistan despite India's objection over terror concerns

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of about $1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Faci­li­ty, Shehbaz Sharif's office said

India abstains from IMF vote on Pakistan's bailout package: Here are 3 reasons New Delhi gave

At the review meeting, India expressed concerns about the effectiveness of IMF programs in Pakistan, citing the country's poor track record and potential misuse of debt financing for state-supported cross-border terrorism, among others

India to overtake Japan as world’s 4th largest economy in 2025, poised to surpass Germany by 2028: IMF

India’s nominal GDP for 2025 (FY26) is expected to be $4,187.017 billion — slightly ahead of Japan’s estimated $4,186.431 billion, according to a report, citing the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook released in April 2025

Are IMF bailouts helping Pakistan plan terror operations like Pahalgam?

On May 9, the International Monetary Fund will take a call to release a $1.3 billion tranche and also assess Pakistan's $7 billion bailout package. Despite being bailed out repeatedly, Pakistan continues to maintain a comparatively high defence budget leading many experts to believe that Pakistan's military activities may indirectly be enabled through the fiscal space created by these bailouts

India asks IMF to review loans to Pakistan as tensions rise after Pahalgam attack

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, New Delhi has asked the IMF to review loans disbursed to the neighbouring country, according to a report

Pahalgam: India likely to flag Pakistan's 'support to terror' when IMF considers $1.3 bn loan on May 9

In the board previous meeting, India had abstained from voting on Pakistan's bailout package. But this time around, New Delhi will vote against giving the loan to the neighbouring country