In September 2024, the IMF Executive Board approved a 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Pakistan worth approximately $7 billion (SDR 5,320 million). The program is aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability and enabling sustainable growth.

The 'Geoeconomic' shift means that Pakistan wants to be seen as a land-bridge and an economic partner rather than a security surrogate. This policy aims to leverage Pakistan's location for transit, trade, and regional connectivity to ensure long-term national security.

Internal political polarization often spills over into the foreign policy domain. High-profile cases, arrests, and the crackdown on political workers have led to inquiries and statements from the US State Department and the EU, complicating diplomatic engagement.

China has frequently rolled over loans and provided liquidity support to help Pakistan meet its external debt obligations. Managing this debt relationship with Beijing is a critical foreign policy and economic task for Islamabad.

Nairobi (Kenya) has become a hub for Pakistan's trade engagement in East Africa. These forums are intended to connect Pakistani exporters with African buyers, specifically in the surgical, pharmaceutical, and engineering sectors.

Both Washington and Islamabad view the rise of Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) in Afghanistan as a shared threat. This intelligence and security coordination remains a vital pillar of the Pak-US relationship, even as they disagree on other strategic issues.

Azm-e-Istehkam is an integrated security campaign intended to eliminate the TTP and other threats. It is crucial for foreign policy because investors, particularly from China and the GCC, require a stable and secure environment before committing funds.

Pakistan continues to maintain a principled stand on Palestine, refusing to recognize Israel and demanding a return to the 1967 borders. In 2024-2025, it sent multiple batches of aid to Gaza and Lebanon, reflecting its commitment to the OIC's collective stance.

President Raisi's visit in April 2024 was a high-profile effort to move past the January missile exchanges. The visit focused on increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion and coordinating on regional security issues.

Targeted attacks on Chinese nationals, such as the Besham attack in March 2024, have led Beijing to demand stricter security measures. Ensuring the safety of foreign workers is a critical foreign policy and security challenge for the Pakistani state.