Pakistan receives $4.51 billion foreign aid in H1 FY26, bilateral and multilateral loans increase
Pakistan obtains $4.51 billion in foreign assistance in the first half of FY26, including $1.47 billion in December. Bilateral and multilateral loans and grants strengthen reserves and support economic stability.
Pakistan’s Reliance on ADB and World Bank Loans Raises Long-Term Dependency Concerns
Pakistan’s latest financing from the Asian Development Bank and World Bank has revived concerns among economists over growing debt dependence, policy influence, and the country’s struggle to achieve sustainable, self-financed growth.