The global community is once again questioning the role of financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank. Recently, after tensions rose between India and Pakistan due to the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan received economic help from the IMF, which led to massive criticism. Now, Amrullah Saleh, the former Vice President of Afghanistan, has strongly criticized this support.
Why Are These Banks Helping Pakistan During Conflict?
Even though a ceasefire was announced after the terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, the financial aid given to Pakistan during this time is in the spotlight. People are questioning why the IMF, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank (ADB) provide loans and grants to a country often linked to terrorism, especially when tensions with India rise.
Amrullah Saleh Raises Tough Questions
Amrullah Saleh used social media (X post) to share his frustration. He asked,
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Is the World Ignoring the Truth About Pakistan?
Saleh also said it’s shocking that Pakistan keeps receiving aid, even after being known for sheltering terrorists like Osama Bin Laden, the Taliban, and Haqqani network leaders. He added that Western countries have also continued to send money to Pakistan without caring about its terror links.
He reminded everyone how Osama Bin Laden was found near a military base in Pakistan in 2011, yet no punishment or restrictions were placed on the country or even the property owner who rented the space to Al-Qaeda.
Why Is the Global Community Silent?
Even after so many proofs, financial aid still flows to Pakistan during every India-Pakistan conflict. According to Saleh, the IMF and World Bank are not commenting publicly on this, even though the global community is demanding answers.
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Final Thoughts
This situation has once again opened a serious debate on how global financial institutions operate. Many feel these organizations should consider terrorism records and not just economic conditions before giving loans or aid. The question remains:
Why do IMF and World Bank help Pakistan every time there is conflict with India?
