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India Pushes for Tighter Scrutiny on Pakistan’s IMF Loan

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Amidst Pakistan’s efforts to secure a new IMF loan program to address its financing needs, India has raised concerns and demanded stricter monitoring of any emergency funds provided to Islamabad.

During a recent review of Pakistan’s ongoing $3 billion short-term Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), India’s nominee, executive director Krishnamurthy Subramanian, emphasized the need for stringent oversight of IMF funds allocated to Pakistan, as reported by Indian newspaper The Hindu.

India has traditionally abstained from voting on loans sought by Pakistan, but Subramanian abstained from voting in mid-January, prompting the release of a $700 million tranche to Pakistan. However, this time, the Indian government urged Subramanian to advocate for enhanced checks and balances to ensure that IMF funds are not diverted towards defense spending or external debt repayment.

While India cannot unilaterally block Pakistan’s loan, it holds influence as part of a group within the IMF Executive Board, which collectively represents a portion of the voting rights. The final decision on loans is made by the 24-member Executive Board, where each member’s voting weight is determined by their special drawing rights (SDR).

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