Pakistan secured a total of USD 2.29 billion in foreign assistance during the first four months of the fiscal year 2025-26, covering July through October.

The inflow included a combination of multilateral and bilateral loans, grants, and investments through the Naya Pakistan Certificates, according to data released by the Economic Affairs Division.

During this period, multilateral grants amounted to USD 26.80 million, with USD 5.27 million received in October alone. Among international institutions, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) led the contributions with USD 15.40 million, followed by the International Development Association (IDA) with USD 8.18 million, and IFAD contributing USD 2.72 million.

Multilateral loan disbursements totaled USD 1.11 billion between July and October, including USD 169.5 million released in October. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) played a key role, providing a USD 361 million short-term facility along with a USD 50 million long-term loan. Other major lenders included IDA (USD 304 million), IBRD (USD 173.74 million), Asian Development Bank (USD 167.4 million), AIIB (USD 41.35 million), and IFAD (USD 10 million).

Pakistan also received USD 23.76 million in bilateral grants during the four months, with USD 4.12 million arriving in October. Significant contributions came from China (USD 9.75 million), Japan (USD 9.69 million), and Germany (USD 3.56 million).