Pakistan has received a $1.023 billion installment from the IMF's Extended Fund Facility, to be added to its foreign exchange reserves. India had earlier abstained from the vote, voicing concerns about Pakistan's history of non-compliance with IMF conditions and the potential use of funds for cross-border terrorism.
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