On May 9, the IMF Executive Board approved the immediate release of approximately $1 billion to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), bringing the overall disbursement to $2.1 billion.

B loan to Pakistan by IMF raises India's terrorism concerns. India abstained due to low voting share. Omar Abdullah criticises move.

India chose to abstain from the vote, expressing deep concerns over the move. The Indian government conveyed strong reservations, raising doubts over Pakistans track record of utilising such aid appropriately.