Sun May 04 00:04:01 UTC 2025: ## India Presses IMF to Review Pakistan’s Bailout Following Terror Attack
**Islamabad, Pakistan – May 4, 2025** – India is urging the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its financial support for Pakistan following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd, which killed 26 tourists. India claims the attack was orchestrated by Pakistani nationals and is using the incident to apply diplomatic pressure on its neighbor.
Ahead of a crucial IMF review meeting on May 9th, Pakistan has denounced India’s move as politically motivated. Pakistan officials, quoted in *The Express Tribune*, maintain that the IMF bailout package, totaling $7 billion plus an additional $1.3 billion in climate resilience funding, is progressing smoothly and is vital for the country’s economic stability.
India’s request for a review comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to retaliate against those responsible for the Pahalgam attack, stating that the terrorists targeted “India’s soul.” Following a high-level meeting with defense officials, the Indian government affirmed that the armed forces have been granted complete operational freedom to respond.
Pakistan has rejected India’s accusations and called for an impartial international investigation. Pakistani finance officials insist the IMF program is successfully stabilizing the economy and attracting investor confidence. The situation remains tense as India seeks to leverage the attack to exert diplomatic pressure on Pakistan.
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