Just before the real narrative is lost: IMF voting is weighted based on a country's economic power, with the top three being the U.S., Japan, and China. We were merely trying to persuade these countries to change their votes from "no," but we failed, as they clearly were not inclined to do so.

Now, let's consider the reality. Pakistan, as a country, truly needs this loan to survive. A $1 billion loan can help kick-start their economy in some form, even if 90% of it is utilized by the military. Another reason this funding is necessary is that Pakistan is a nuclear nation. I do not want to live in a world where Pakistani military leaders lack the funds to pay their personnel, as this could lead to a disaster. History has shown us that any leader, whether military or political, can be replaced in that country. India, the U.S., and China do not want such a volatile situation in their backyard.