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World Bank approves $375.9m for Pakistan's power grid modernisation

The World Bank approved $375.9 million to modernise Pakistan's power grid, improve transmission, integrate more renewable energy and strengthen energy security.

World Bank approves $375.9m for Pakistan's power grid modernisation
Pakistan, WB discuss human capital development, technology-led service delivery

Pakistan, WB discuss human capital development, technology-led service delivery

Pakistan, ADB agree to strengthen cooperation in Washington talks

Pakistan, ADB agree to strengthen cooperation in Washington talks

FinMin discusses reform agenda with World Bank

FinMin discusses reform agenda with World Bank

11 World Bank project workers recovered in Balochistan

11 World Bank project workers recovered in Balochistan

Pakistan, World Bank agree to strengthen development cooperation and climate goals

Pakistan, World Bank agree to strengthen development cooperation and climate goals

Pakistan must create 30m jobs over next decade: World Bank president

Pakistan must create 30m jobs over next decade: World Bank president

WB chief distributes house ownership documents among women in Village Bahawal Jat

WB chief distributes house ownership documents among women in Village Bahawal Jat

WB president visits Gurudwara in Hasanabdal, KP archeological site

WB president visits Gurudwara in Hasanabdal, KP archeological site

WB urges tax reforms, environmental measures to boost Pakistan's revenue

WB urges tax reforms, environmental measures to boost Pakistan's revenue

Pakistan, World Bank to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation

Pakistan, World Bank to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation

FinMin, World Bank discuss investment, reforms, jobs

FinMin, World Bank discuss investment, reforms, jobs

World Bank approves $700 million financing for Pakistan to support macroeconomic stability

World Bank approves $700 million financing for Pakistan to support macroeconomic stability

World Bank, in letter to US, backs draft UN resolution on Gaza

World Bank, in letter to US, backs draft UN resolution on Gaza

World Bank warns inflation in Pakistan to rise due to floods

World Bank warns inflation in Pakistan to rise due to floods

Reko Diq copper project to generate $2.8b in first-year: FinMin

Reko Diq copper project to generate $2.8b in first-year: FinMin

FinMin Aurangzeb terms talks with IMF, World Bank constructive

FinMin Aurangzeb terms talks with IMF, World Bank constructive

FinMin highlights FBR's digital transformation agenda at World Bank roundtable

FinMin highlights FBR's digital transformation agenda at World Bank roundtable

Trump's reignited trade war with China clouds IMF, World Bank meetings

Trump's reignited trade war with China clouds IMF, World Bank meetings

WB report urges bold reforms to reduce poverty, build resilience in Pakistan

WB report urges bold reforms to reduce poverty, build resilience in Pakistan

KP govt, WB agree to expand cooperation in social sectors

KP govt, WB agree to expand cooperation in social sectors

World Bank approves $47.9m grant to boost education in Pakistan

World Bank approves $47.9m grant to boost education in Pakistan

World Bank appoints Bolormaa Amgaabazar new country director for Pakistan

World Bank appoints Bolormaa Amgaabazar new country director for Pakistan

World Bank approves 194mn dollars for two projects in Balochistan

World Bank approves 194mn dollars for two projects in Balochistan

Pakistan's poverty rate increased from 39.8pc to 44.7pc, WB report

Pakistan's poverty rate increased from 39.8pc to 44.7pc, WB report

PM Shehbaz, World Bank discuss $20bn development investment

PM Shehbaz, World Bank discuss $20bn development investment

Minister discusses power sector reforms WB team

Minister discusses power sector reforms WB team

Nigeria's economy grows strongly amid high inflation, World Bank says

Nigeria's economy grows strongly amid high inflation, World Bank says

Sri Lanka gets $1 bln from World Bank, jobs in focus

Sri Lanka gets $1 bln from World Bank, jobs in focus

World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

FinMin Aurangzeb thanks World Bank for approving Country Partenership Framework

FinMin Aurangzeb thanks World Bank for approving Country Partenership Framework

World Bank sees 'gaping holes' in Pakistan's tax system

World Bank sees 'gaping holes' in Pakistan's tax system

World Bank approves 102m dollars loan for Pakistan's microfinance sector

World Bank approves 102m dollars loan for Pakistan's microfinance sector

WB acknowledges economic stability in Pakistan

WB acknowledges economic stability in Pakistan

FinMin stresses technical support from World Bank

FinMin stresses technical support from World Bank

World Bank delegation reaches Islamabad to review progress on $40b accord

World Bank delegation reaches Islamabad to review progress on $40b accord

FinMin meets World Bank Managing Director in Davos

FinMin meets World Bank Managing Director in Davos

WB to give Pakistan $20bn under 10-year partnership framework

WB to give Pakistan $20bn under 10-year partnership framework

India's central bank lifts lending ban on Asirvad Micro Finance

India's central bank lifts lending ban on Asirvad Micro Finance

Punjab takes major step in controlling industrial emissions

Punjab takes major step in controlling industrial emissions

World Bank raises China's GDP forecast for 2024, 2025

World Bank raises China's GDP forecast for 2024, 2025

WB approves 240mn dollars to support water, sanitation services

WB approves 240mn dollars to support water, sanitation services

World Bank wins $100 bln replenishment of fund for poorest countries

World Bank wins $100 bln replenishment of fund for poorest countries

Pakistan largest recipient of loan from China, IMF: World Bank report

Pakistan largest recipient of loan from China, IMF: World Bank report

Sindh CM seeks ADB's assistance for water treatment plant in Karachi

Sindh CM seeks ADB's assistance for water treatment plant in Karachi

None would be harassed for taxes, Finance Minister Aurangzeb

None would be harassed for taxes, Finance Minister Aurangzeb

World Bank gears up to launch debut debt-for-development swap

World Bank gears up to launch debut debt-for-development swap

Finance Minister departs for US to attend IMF, WB meetings

Finance Minister departs for US to attend IMF, WB meetings

World Bank says 26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006

World Bank says 26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006

New World Bank Loss and Damage fund names first director

New World Bank Loss and Damage fund names first director

Pakistan is looking for external financing avenues: Aurangzeb

Pakistan is looking for external financing avenues: Aurangzeb

World Bank approves $1bn for Dasu Hydropower Project

World Bank approves $1bn for Dasu Hydropower Project

Farmer-friendly irrigation project goes down the drain

Farmer-friendly irrigation project goes down the drain

PM, WB representative agree to carry forward reform agenda

PM, WB representative agree to carry forward reform agenda

IMF concerned about debt, fiscal challenges facing low-income countries

IMF concerned about debt, fiscal challenges facing low-income countries

Record debt costs mean climate spending could push nations to brink of insolvency

Record debt costs mean climate spending could push nations to brink of insolvency

IIED advocates debt swaps, lists Pakistan among possible beneficiaries

IIED advocates debt swaps, lists Pakistan among possible beneficiaries

Minister briefs PM on IMF, WB meetings during upcoming US visit

Minister briefs PM on IMF, WB meetings during upcoming US visit

Pakistan must go for privatisation, ending untargeted subsidies: World Bank

Pakistan must go for privatisation, ending untargeted subsidies: World Bank

South Asia jobs creation lags population growth: World Bank

South Asia jobs creation lags population growth: World Bank

World Bank to share more data to attract private investors to developing countries

World Bank to share more data to attract private investors to developing countries

What about rate cuts? WB says emerging economies must grow 'much faster' for debt repayment

What about rate cuts? WB says emerging economies must grow 'much faster' for debt repayment

Report says 62 developing countries in full-blown debt crisis, need relief 'now or never'

Report says 62 developing countries in full-blown debt crisis, need relief 'now or never'

How World Bank sees Pakistan's economy

How World Bank sees Pakistan's economy

Ukraine got $1.34 bln under World Bank project

Ukraine got $1.34 bln under World Bank project

World Bank approves $350m financing to strengthen fiscal management in Pakistan

World Bank approves $350m financing to strengthen fiscal management in Pakistan

Pakistan to experience a decline in remittances: World Bank

Pakistan to experience a decline in remittances: World Bank

World Bank says risk increased for countries like Pakistan amid high level of domestic debt

World Bank says risk increased for countries like Pakistan amid high level of domestic debt

Polish opposition threatens cenbank independence with tribunal talk

Polish opposition threatens cenbank independence with tribunal talk

Climate change - Fund countries like Pakistan to produce cleaner energy: E3G

Climate change - Fund countries like Pakistan to produce cleaner energy: E3G

Developing countries 'coerced'? World Bank poised to host climate Loss and Damage Fund

Developing countries 'coerced'? World Bank poised to host climate Loss and Damage Fund

World Bank sees oil price dipping to $81 next year, but Middle East war can be a spoiler

World Bank sees oil price dipping to $81 next year, but Middle East war can be a spoiler

WB president says geopolitics is biggest, but not the only, risk to global economy

WB president says geopolitics is biggest, but not the only, risk to global economy

IMF, World Bank 'impotent' on Israel-Hamas war shock

IMF, World Bank 'impotent' on Israel-Hamas war shock

Dr Shamshad Akhtar meets Moroccan trade minister

Dr Shamshad Akhtar meets Moroccan trade minister

Pakistan's economic indicators improve in FY24: IMF

Pakistan's economic indicators improve in FY24: IMF

World Bank, Planning Commission discuss rehabilitation of flood victims

World Bank, Planning Commission discuss rehabilitation of flood victims

Reforms could boost World Bank lending to developing countries by nearly $190bn

Reforms could boost World Bank lending to developing countries by nearly $190bn

Alarming 40pc of Pakistan population living in poverty: WB

Alarming 40pc of Pakistan population living in poverty: WB

Public debt expected to fall in most Pacific countries -World Bank

Public debt expected to fall in most Pacific countries -World Bank

World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria

World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria

World Bank's IFC considers $1.5 bln in investments in Ukraine banking, farming and infrastructure

World Bank's IFC considers $1.5 bln in investments in Ukraine banking, farming and infrastructure

India should cash in on 'China plus one' strategy - World Bank chief

India should cash in on 'China plus one' strategy - World Bank chief

Multilateral banks need major changes to boost lending: G20 panel

Multilateral banks need major changes to boost lending: G20 panel

World Bank chief Banga unveils new plans to boost lending 'firepower'

World Bank chief Banga unveils new plans to boost lending 'firepower'

World economy in a difficult place but not destined to stay there - W.Bank chief

World economy in a difficult place but not destined to stay there - W.Bank chief

StanChart to sell five sub-Saharan Africa businesses to Access Bank

StanChart to sell five sub-Saharan Africa businesses to Access Bank

G20 to discuss international debt architecture, more loans to developing nations

G20 to discuss international debt architecture, more loans to developing nations

WB approves $46m for KPK's child healthcare services

WB approves $46m for KPK's child healthcare services

World Bank to provide $500m budget support to Sri Lanka

World Bank to provide $500m budget support to Sri Lanka

Sterling struggles to hold its ground

Sterling struggles to hold its ground

World Bank approves $700m for Mexico to boost women's economic opportunities

World Bank approves $700m for Mexico to boost women's economic opportunities

At Paris summit, World Bank, IMF take steps to boost crisis financing

At Paris summit, World Bank, IMF take steps to boost crisis financing

Infant mortality rises when sovereign debt defaults drag on, study says

Infant mortality rises when sovereign debt defaults drag on, study says

World Bank set to pause loan repayments by disaster-hit nations: FT

World Bank set to pause loan repayments by disaster-hit nations: FT

Bridgetown Initiative: Macron hosts summit to reform multilateral financial institutions

Bridgetown Initiative: Macron hosts summit to reform multilateral financial institutions

World Bank approves $200m for flood recovery, resilience in Pakistan

World Bank approves $200m for flood recovery, resilience in Pakistan

World Bank needs new playbook to boost private investment in emerging markets

World Bank needs new playbook to boost private investment in emerging markets

WB projects two more dark years for Pakistan's economic growth

WB projects two more dark years for Pakistan's economic growth

African economies debt outlook remains

African economies debt outlook remains "cloudy" - World Bank economist

IMF says US default would have 'very serious repercussions' on global economy

IMF says US default would have 'very serious repercussions' on global economy

World Bank elects US nominee Ajay Banga as president

World Bank elects US nominee Ajay Banga as president

World Bank approves $150 mln loan to Panama for green development

World Bank approves $150 mln loan to Panama for green development

Global migration to grow, needs better management, says WB

Global migration to grow, needs better management, says WB

World Bank declares Pakistan's state-owned enterprises worst

World Bank declares Pakistan's state-owned enterprises worst

WB projects Pakistan's inflation to further surge to 29.5pc in FY23

WB projects Pakistan's inflation to further surge to 29.5pc in FY23

Federal's extravagant expenses main reason for budget deficits: WB

Federal's extravagant expenses main reason for budget deficits: WB

New India-born World Bank chief: Real change or rebranding?

New India-born World Bank chief: Real change or rebranding?

US pushes for 'bold action,' more reforms at World Bank this year

US pushes for 'bold action,' more reforms at World Bank this year

Buffett says people shouldn't worry about Berkshire, banks

Buffett says people shouldn't worry about Berkshire, banks

Small business owners feel credit crunch

Small business owners feel credit crunch

New BOJ head says banks stable, rules out major policy shift

New BOJ head says banks stable, rules out major policy shift

Inflation, trust-deficit main reasons for slow economic growth: WB reports

Inflation, trust-deficit main reasons for slow economic growth: WB reports

Dar commends WB support in flood recovery, rehabilitation

Dar commends WB support in flood recovery, rehabilitation

World Bank resumed parallel proceedings on concern over Indus Water Treaty

World Bank resumed parallel proceedings on concern over Indus Water Treaty

World Bank delays approval of $1.1billion loan for Pakistan

World Bank delays approval of $1.1billion loan for Pakistan

Pakistan's inflation at highest level since 1970s, says World Bank

Pakistan's inflation at highest level since 1970s, says World Bank

Ishaq Dar appreciates WB support for flood-hit Pakistan

Ishaq Dar appreciates WB support for flood-hit Pakistan

World Bank approves $610m Ukraine aid package

World Bank approves $610m Ukraine aid package

World Bank approves $1.69bn in flood relief to Pakistan

World Bank approves $1.69bn in flood relief to Pakistan

WB to provide financial support for Pakistan to provide subsidized urea

WB to provide financial support for Pakistan to provide subsidized urea

Finance Minister leaves for US to hold talks with IMF, WB

Finance Minister leaves for US to hold talks with IMF, WB

World Bank to launch new trust fund for emissions reduction grants

World Bank to launch new trust fund for emissions reduction grants

World Bank okays $200m to improve Pakistan's agricultural sector

World Bank okays $200m to improve Pakistan's agricultural sector

World Bank creates fund to better prevent, respond to pandemics

World Bank creates fund to better prevent, respond to pandemics

WB approves $300 million for climate-resilient roads in KP

WB approves $300 million for climate-resilient roads in KP

World Bank slashes 2022 global growth forecast to 2.9%

World Bank slashes 2022 global growth forecast to 2.9%

Pakistan enjoys strong growth of 5.6% in FY21: World Bank

Pakistan enjoys strong growth of 5.6% in FY21: World Bank

South Asia Economic Focus: Effects of pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war

South Asia Economic Focus: Effects of pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war

World Bank halts all projects in Russia, Belarus

World Bank halts all projects in Russia, Belarus

Global growth could slow sharply due to Omicron: World Bank

Global growth could slow sharply due to Omicron: World Bank

World Bank approves $195mln loan to improve electricity supply, distribution

World Bank approves $195mln loan to improve electricity supply, distribution

South Asia's recovery continues as global demand rebounds: World Bank

South Asia's recovery continues as global demand rebounds: World Bank

World Bank acknowledges Pakistan's efforts to tackle climate change

World Bank acknowledges Pakistan's efforts to tackle climate change

New 5-year program for Pakistan to focus structural reforms, health, education: World Bank

New 5-year program for Pakistan to focus structural reforms, health, education: World Bank

WB official confident for Kamyab Pakistan project to prove exemplary

WB official confident for Kamyab Pakistan project to prove exemplary

WB acknowledges Pakistan’s efforts for effective management of Covid-19 crisis

WB acknowledges Pakistan’s efforts for effective management of Covid-19 crisis

WB approves $100 mln to support increase literacy in Sindh

WB approves $100 mln to support increase literacy in Sindh

World Bank approves $800 million to finance two projects

World Bank approves $800 million to finance two projects

WB grants $442.4mn for uplift of social infrastructure in rural areas of Punjab

WB grants $442.4mn for uplift of social infrastructure in rural areas of Punjab

Stronger private sector could help Pakistan realize its economic potential: IFC

Stronger private sector could help Pakistan realize its economic potential: IFC

WB assures support to Pakistan for achieving development objectives

WB assures support to Pakistan for achieving development objectives

PM felicitates Sania Nistar, Ehsaas team over WB acknowledgment

PM felicitates Sania Nistar, Ehsaas team over WB acknowledgment

World Bank redeploys $153 million to support Pakistan's Covid vaccine drive

World Bank redeploys $153 million to support Pakistan's Covid vaccine drive

Pakistan, WB sign financing agreement of $400 million for KPK

Pakistan, WB sign financing agreement of $400 million for KPK

WB's support critical for attaining fiscal consolidation: Tarin

WB's support critical for attaining fiscal consolidation: Tarin

Tarin reiterates commitment to achieve macroeconomic stability

Tarin reiterates commitment to achieve macroeconomic stability

Govt implementing reform agenda for socioeconomic development: Hammad

Govt implementing reform agenda for socioeconomic development: Hammad

WB to provide 1.3bn dollars to support Pakistan's social sector development

WB to provide 1.3bn dollars to support Pakistan's social sector development

World Bank approves $600 million loan for Pakistan

World Bank approves $600 million loan for Pakistan

Pakistan improves position on WB Ease of Doing Business Index: report

Pakistan improves position on WB Ease of Doing Business Index: report

WB provides $12 million grant for FATA's, displaced families

WB provides $12 million grant for FATA's, displaced families

World Bank to invest $2bn in Pakistan: Dr Firdous

World Bank to invest $2bn in Pakistan: Dr Firdous

World Bank to fund Covid vaccine rollout in Lebanon

World Bank to fund Covid vaccine rollout in Lebanon

Pakistan improves position on WB Ease of Doing Business Index

Pakistan improves position on WB Ease of Doing Business Index

World Bank cuts 2021 global forecast to 4.0pc

World Bank cuts 2021 global forecast to 4.0pc

WB praises successful implementation, operation of T4HP

WB praises successful implementation, operation of T4HP

Khusro witnesses worth $19.85 million Projects with World Bank

Khusro witnesses worth $19.85 million Projects with World Bank

WB study recommends scale-up of solar, wind generation in Pakistan

WB study recommends scale-up of solar, wind generation in Pakistan

World Bank approves $304 million for Punjab

World Bank approves $304 million for Punjab

Pakistan, WB sign agreements for hydropower, renewable energy development projects

Pakistan, WB sign agreements for hydropower, renewable energy development projects

Asad reaffirms govt commitment to fast track WB funded projects

Asad reaffirms govt commitment to fast track WB funded projects

WB to provide $ 450 million for development of KP energy sector

WB to provide $ 450 million for development of KP energy sector

World Bank appreciates Pakistan's strong response to COVID-19 pandemic

World Bank appreciates Pakistan's strong response to COVID-19 pandemic

Finance Advisor requests technical assistance from World Bank on pension reforms

Finance Advisor requests technical assistance from World Bank on pension reforms

WB announces new Country Director for Pakistan

WB announces new Country Director for Pakistan

Pakistan signs agreements worth $1,500 million with WB, ADB, AIDB

Pakistan signs agreements worth $1,500 million with WB, ADB, AIDB

Pandemic drives broadest economic collapse in 150 years: World Bank

Pandemic drives broadest economic collapse in 150 years: World Bank

Pakistan, World Bank to sign $188 mn disaster resilience, ecosystem restoration pact

Pakistan, World Bank to sign $188 mn disaster resilience, ecosystem restoration pact

Pakistan, World Bank to sign US$ 188 mln disaster resilience, ecosystem restoration pact

Pakistan, World Bank to sign US$ 188 mln disaster resilience, ecosystem restoration pact

World Bank signs agreement to provide US$370 million to Pakistan

World Bank signs agreement to provide US$370 million to Pakistan

Pakistan's cash programme, instrumental in mitigating COVID-19 impact: WB

Pakistan's cash programme, instrumental in mitigating COVID-19 impact: WB

World Bank plans to approve $ 500 million for Pakistan

World Bank plans to approve $ 500 million for Pakistan

G20 likely to approve debt relief of $12 billion for Pakistan

G20 likely to approve debt relief of $12 billion for Pakistan

Pandemic a 'perfect storm' for South Asia, World Bank says

Pandemic a 'perfect storm' for South Asia, World Bank says

Pandemic a 'perfect storm' for South Asia, World Bank says

Pandemic a 'perfect storm' for South Asia, World Bank says

Pak, WB sign $200 million project for COVID-19 response: Hammad Azhar

Pak, WB sign $200 million project for COVID-19 response: Hammad Azhar

World Bank, IMF urge debt relief for poorest countries

World Bank, IMF urge debt relief for poorest countries

World Bank commits $300 mn to support human capital, livelihoods in Punjab and Sindh

World Bank commits $300 mn to support human capital, livelihoods in Punjab and Sindh

Pakistan signs five financing agreements worth $787 million with World Bank

Pakistan signs five financing agreements worth $787 million with World Bank

Pakistan collects only half of taxes from its total capacity: World Bank notes

Pakistan collects only half of taxes from its total capacity: World Bank notes

Industrialization is pivotal for changing country's economy: PM

Industrialization is pivotal for changing country's economy: PM

World Bank president calls on PM Imran

World Bank president calls on PM Imran

World Bank Group President David Malpass visits Tarbela Dam in Pakistan

World Bank Group President David Malpass visits Tarbela Dam in Pakistan

Meetings with World Bank, IMF officials proved useful: Abdul Hafeez Shaikh

Meetings with World Bank, IMF officials proved useful: Abdul Hafeez Shaikh

Rupee trades flat against dollar; stocks edge high 322 points

Rupee trades flat against dollar; stocks edge high 322 points

Pakistan will be among top places for investment before 2020's end: PM Imran Khan

Pakistan will be among top places for investment before 2020's end: PM Imran Khan

Pakistan notches up 28 places in World Bank's Ease of Doing Business 2020 ranking

Pakistan notches up 28 places in World Bank's Ease of Doing Business 2020 ranking

World Bank predicts more inflation in Pakistan in FY20

World Bank predicts more inflation in Pakistan in FY20