India slams IMF for $1 billion aid to Pakistan; Global backlash grows

IMF’s decision has sparked sharp reactions from Indian officials and international observers. Read further in this special report of Dynamite News

New Delhi: A ceasefire was implemented amid ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, however in the meantime, decision of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to give $1 billion financial aid to Pakistan has deepened the dispute.

Dynamite News Editor-in-Chief Manoj Tibrewal Akash, in his special show said that the aid announcement comes on the heels of India’s military operation “Sindoor,” launched in response to a deadly terrorist attack on April 22 in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation targeted and destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In retaliation, Pakistan allegedly launched missile and drone attacks, all of which India successfully neutralized.

Amid this volatile backdrop, the IMF's decision has sparked sharp reactions from Indian officials and international observers.

India Labels IMF Aid As “Morally Bankrupt”

India’s Ministry of Finance condemned the IMF's move, calling it “devoid of moral safeguards.” The ministry warned that such funding could potentially be diverted to fund cross-border terrorism. “Several IMF member countries have expressed concern that financial assistance to Pakistan might be misused for military or terrorist activities,” the statement read.

India’s official protest to the IMF and emphasized the broader implications of aiding a nation allegedly sponsoring terrorism.

Political Leaders And Experts Speak Out

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also criticized the IMF, questioning the international community’s judgment. “How can peace be expected in the region when Pakistan is receiving funds that are being used to fuel unrest in places like Poonch, Rajouri, Uri, and Tangdhar?” he said.

Echoing similar sentiments, former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal described the IMF’s decision as “politically questionable,” suggesting that the financial body operates under the influence of powerful nations. He cited IMF’s support to Ukraine as another example of geopolitics dictating financial decisions.

Afghan Leader Condemns IMF Decision

Adding to the backlash, exiled Afghan Member of Parliament Maryam Solai Mankhil accused the IMF of indirectly fueling bloodshed in South Asia. “The IMF has not saved Pakistan’s economy but supported violence. The world must decide how long it will continue to fund such actions,” she said.

India To Raise Issue At Global Forums

India has vowed to bring Pakistan’s alleged misuse of international funds to the attention of the IMF and other global platforms. Officials maintain that financial aid to Pakistan threatens regional stability and undermines international efforts to combat terrorism.

With the region on edge and international criticism mounting, the IMF now finds itself under pressure to justify its decision and introduce stricter conditions for future aid disbursements to Pakistan.