Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to rethink its decision to give $2.1 billion to Pakistan. He said this is because Pakistan is using its land to help terrorists attack India.

The IMF announced this funding when India was carrying out Operation Sindoor. During the operation, the Indian military targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). At the same time, Pakistan was attacking Indian civilian and military areas with drones and missiles.

Mr Singh made these comments while speaking to Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel at the Bhuj IAF station in Gujarat. This base was also targeted by Pakistani drones and missiles. However, India’s air defence system successfully stopped all attacks.

"The IMF's aid to Pakistan is a form of indirect funding to terror," Mr Singh said.
"Any financial assistance to Pakistan is actually terror funding. The IMF should reconsider its decision," he added.

International Monetary Fund

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a big financial organisation connected to the United Nations. It is based in Washington, D.C., and has 191 member countries. The IMF helps countries during financial crises and supports stable exchange rates. It acts as a global lender when countries face economic trouble.

The IMF was started in July 1944 after World War II at a meeting called the Bretton Woods Conference. In the beginning, it had 29 members. Today, it helps manage economic problems between countries. Each member gives money to a shared pool, and countries can borrow from it when they need help. The IMF also studies and monitors the economies of its member countries to guide them on how to stay stable and grow. Its main goals are to promote global cooperation, help with fair trade, support job growth, reduce poverty, and ensure the world economy stays strong and balanced.

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