ENSURE PAK. DOES NOT DIVERT LOANS TO FOOT DEFENCE BILLS:INDIA TO IMF:
Why in the news?
- India urges IMF to closely monitor funds to Pakistan, ensuring they’re not diverted to defence or external debt repayment.
- Indian representative Krishna Subramanian conveyed this stance during IMF board review of Pakistan’s ongoing $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement.
source:theeconomist
Loan Review and India’s Abstention:
- India abstained from voting on loans to Pakistan, including the recent $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement approved in July.
- During January’s loan review, India again abstained from voting, prompting the IMF to release a $700 million tranche to Pakistan.
About The International Monetary Fund (IMF):
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organisation of 190 member countries. Objectives of IMF:
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