The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to review Sri Lanka’s request for emergency financial assistance as the country grapples with a severe economic crisis. This video explores the details of the aid request, Sri Lanka’s current economic challenges, and potential implications for the nation’s recovery and international support. 

Sri Lanka: IMF to Review Sri Lanka’s Emergency Aid Request Amid Economic Crisis

Pakistan has cut its interest rate by 0.5% despite IMF warnings on inflation, raising questions over its monetary policy direction and economic stability.


Pakistan cuts interest rate despite IMF advisory on inflation

The international monetary fund has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan under its 7 billion dollar bailout programme, raising the total number of conditions to 64 in just 18 months.


IMF Imposes 11 New Conditions on Pakistan Bailout 

India’s Unified Payments Interface, or UPI, continues to earn global recognition. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially listed India’s UPI as the world’s largest real-time payment system by transaction volume. This video breaks down what the IMF report highlights, why UPI is leading globally, and how India’s digital payments revolution is reshaping financial systems worldwide.


IMF Recognises India's UPI System as World's Largest 

Two of India’s neighbours are slipping back into financial trouble. Pakistan is under intense scrutiny from the IMF for deep-rooted corruption. And in Bangladesh, a World Bank report says poverty is rising again after years of progress.


Pakistan faces IMF corruption warning 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of a sharp slowdown in the US economy, forecasting growth below 1.9% for October to December. This slowdown has raised concerns about potential impacts on employment, consumer spending, and global markets.

IMF Flags Sharp US Economic Slowdown: Growth Below 1.9%

The International Monetary fund is raising concerns over several key budget measures in Ukraine as the country negotiates a new 8 billion dollars loan package. While the government seeks to ease the impact of the ongoing war on its citizens... The IMF is warning that some policies may worsen Ukraine’s already fragile fiscal situation.


IMF Raises Red Flags on Ukraine Budget Ahead of Fresh Talks

The International Monetary fund is raising concerns over several key budget measures in Ukraine as the country negotiates a new 8 billion dollars loan package. While the government seeks to ease the impact of the ongoing war on its citizens... The IMF is warning that some policies may worsen Ukraine’s already fragile fiscal situation.

The surge in record-high US debt shows no signs of abating anytime soon. In just four days this week, between October 23rd and 27th, the US added 100 billion dollars to its debt. In October, the country's debt surged by 500 billion dollars despite a government shutdown that should have ideally cut it. America’s debt spiral has reached a historic danger zone.

US Adds $100 Billion in Debt in Just Four Days

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded a stark warning on artificial intelligence (AI), describing it as both a potential engine for global productivity and a looming threat to economic stability, in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report.


IMF gives warnings on tech & private credit surge

The international monetary fund painted a picture of cautious in its latest world economic outlook.
The October 2025 report showed some optimism, but several warning signs.
From the U.S. To Europe, to China and India,.The IMF outlook showed growth under pressure, mounting risks, and past buffers fading.

 IMF Flags Slower Global Growth in 2025 

Pakistan’s Finance Minister expresses optimism about reaching a staff-level agreement with the IMF regarding the latest payout. This deal is crucial for Pakistan’s economic stability and ongoing reforms. 

Pak Finance Minister Confident on IMF Staff Deal | WION

Gita Gopinath thanked the Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, and her predecessor, Christine Lagarde, for appointing her as chief economist and called her service in the IMF a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Who is Gita Gopinath? Indian-origin economist who stepped down as IMF's first deputy managing director

The rollover by China is significant as Pakistan navigates its recovery under a $7 billion IMF bailout programme. Maintaining sufficient foreign exchange reserves is a central condition of the IMF agreement.

China rolls over $3.4 billion in loans to Pakistan, boosting reserves to IMF target

By tying loans to oil, copper and other exports, China is locking key revenues offshore and tightening financial grip on low income, resource rich economies.

China’s collateralised lending traps emerging economies in debt control crisis, says study

This funding increases total disbursements to $3.61 billion, leaving $1.09 billion for later. The loan aims to stabilise the economy, support climate resilience, and advance reforms. Future disbursements depend on continued compliance with IMF conditions.

Bangladesh to receive $1.3 billion from IMF after reform deal

The IMF flags an unwinding of global trade momentum following US tariff pauses, with risks of reduced GDP growth, falling imports, and rising financial instability.

IMF warns of global trade dip as US tariff wave reverses 2025 surge

Fischer was a crisis whisperer for nations on the brink, serving as First Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund from 1994 to 2001. 

Stanley Fischer: Architect of modern macroeconomics dies at 81

Business & Economy: Germany has now overtaken Japan, with net external assets of ¥569.7 trillion, supported by its €248.7 billion current account surplus. China retained third place with net assets of ¥516.3 trillion.

Japan loses top creditor rank as economic troubles deepen

During a speech in Jammu and Kashmir, India's defence minister slammed Pakistan for asking money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). India news pakistan

'Line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands': India's defence minister slams Pak for IMF bailouts amid crippling economy

India news: From 1999 to 2023, Pakistan received more than $22 billion in IMF disbursements. These funds were aimed at stabilising the country’s struggling economy and addressing balance-of-payments issues.

WION DataLabs: Pakistan got $22 billion from the IMF in 25 years, but spent $185 billion on its military

On 9 May 2025, the IMF Executive Board approved an immediate disbursement of $1 billion (approx. Rs 8,500 crore) to Pakistan. This brings Pakistan’s total receipts under its current Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to $2.1 billion. 

Pakistan, Argentina and more: Top 10 countries with the highest IMF debt as of 2025

Pakistan's economy struggles to bear the cost of conflict, with air operations alone costing over $1 billion per month. Drone usage adds another $450 million to the bill. Can Pakistan sustain a war, relying heavily on IMF bailouts?

India-Pakistan conflict: Islamabad powerless to bear economic brunt of sustained war

World | Business & Economy | India News : India pointed out that Pakistan has been a borrower from the IMF since 1989, with a very poor track record of implementation and of adherence to its programme conditions.

India abstains from voting on IMF’s bailout package for Pak, cites its ‘poor track record’

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Sri Lanka: IMF to Review Sri Lanka’s Emergency Aid Request Amid Economic Crisis

Pakistan cuts interest rate despite IMF advisory on inflation

IMF Imposes 11 New Conditions on Pakistan Bailout

IMF Recognises India's UPI System as World's Largest

Pakistan faces IMF corruption warning

IMF Flags Sharp US Economic Slowdown: Growth Below 1.9%

IMF Raises Red Flags on Ukraine Budget Ahead of Fresh Talks

IMF Raises Red Flags on Ukraine Budget Ahead of Fresh Talks

US Adds $100 Billion in Debt in Just Four Days

IMF gives warnings on tech & private credit surge

IMF Flags Slower Global Growth in 2025

Pak Finance Minister Confident on IMF Staff Deal | WION

Who is Gita Gopinath? Indian-origin economist who stepped down from IMF

China rolls over $3.4 billion in loans to Pakistan, boosting reserves to IMF target

China’s collateralised lending traps economies in debt control crisis

Bangladesh to receive $1.3 billion from IMF after reform deal

IMF warns of global trade dip as US tariff wave reverses 2025 surge

Stanley Fischer: Architect of modern macroeconomics dies at 81

Japan loses top creditor rank as economic troubles deepen

'Line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands': India's defence minister slams Pak for IMF bailouts amid crippling economy

WION DataLabs: Pakistan got $22 billion from the IMF in 25 years, but spent $185 billion on its military

Pakistan, Argentina and more: Top 10 countries with the highest IMF debt as of 2025

India-Pakistan conflict: Islamabad powerless to bear economic brunt of sustained war

India abstains from voting on IMF’s bailout package for Pak, cites its ‘poor track record’