The Pakistan Government on Thursday appealed to international partners, including the World Bank, for additional loans, reported Reuters. The appeal reportedly cited “heavy losses inflicted by the enemy” following Indian military strikes on Wednesday.
The message, posted by Pakistan’s Economic Affairs Division on X (formerly Twitter), read: “Govt of Pakistan appeals to International Partners for more loans after heavy losses inflicted by enemy. Amid escalating war and stocks crash, we urge international partners to help de-escalate. Nation urged to remain steadfast.”
However, Reuters later withdrew the report, issuing an advisory that the story was incorrect and had been taken down. “The story headlined ‘Pakistan asks international partners for loans, citing heavy losses inflicted by enemy’ is wrong and is withdrawn,” it said. The Ministry of Economic Affairs later clarified that its X account had been hacked, disowning the contents of the post.
Govt of Pakistan appeals to International Partners for more loans after heavy losses inflected by enemy. Amid escalating war and stocks crash, we urge international partners to help de-escalate. Nation urged to remain steadfast. @WorldBank #IndiaPakistanWar #PakistanZindabad
— Economic Affairs Division, Government of Pakistan (@eadgop) May 9, 2025
The now-debunked statement came just hours before a crucial meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board in Washington, where Pakistan’s pending bailout package is under consideration.
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