Pakistan Receives Over $5 Billion in Foreign Assistance During First Seven Months of FY26

Pakistan received $5.17 billion in foreign financial assistance during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Economic Affairs Division.

This amount shows an increase of 12.77 percent compared with $4.58 billion received during the same period last year.

In January 2026, the country received about $626 million in loans and grants from international partners. This amount was lower than the $1.47 billion recorded in December 2025.

During January, bilateral partners provided around $104.11 million, including a $100 million loan from Saudi Arabia. Multilateral organizations also contributed funding, with total inflows reaching $133.33 million during the month.

Among major financial institutions, the Asian Development Bank provided $56 million, while the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development contributed $30.59 million.

The International Development Association offered $28.69 million, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank added $13.78 million.

For the period from July to January, total bilateral loans and grants reached $931.88 million, of which $33.24 million were grants and $898.64 million were loans. Multilateral inflows during the same period stood at $2.127 billion.

Major contributions came from countries including Japan, China, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. In addition, Pakistan received financial inflows through International Monetary Fund support and overseas investment schemes such as Naya Pakistan Certificates.

Officials say these funds are helping support development projects and economic stability in the country.

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