Jammu, May 10 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s approval of a $2.3 billion loan tranche to Pakistan has sparked widespread criticism, particularly against the backdrop of heightened Indo-Pakistani tensions. This move comes at a time when Pakistan's record of adhering to IMF conditions remains dubious, with the country having been a chronic borrower from the fund but consistently failing to meet the agreed-upon benchmarks.
India, a responsible member of the international community, abstained from the vote but made its strong dissent clear. New Delhi raised legitimate concerns over the efficiency of IMF programs in Pakistan, given the nation's history of poor implementation. India's apprehensions over the potential misuse of funds t...