Disaster strikes Pakistan: 6 million now at risk of food insecurity due to floods

Number of people experiencing food insecurity is projected to increase to 8.5 million Published 24 Jan, 2023 08:51pm

World Bank rebuts reports of delaying loans for Pakistan

Country director terms such media reports 'unfounded' Updated 19 Jan, 2023 03:24pm

World Bank defers transfer of $1.1b loan to Pakistan: Sources

Conditions funds to reducing taxes on imports Published 18 Jan, 2023 11:01pm

Floods stall GDP growth, push more than 9m Pakistanis below poverty line

Extreme weather conditions could affect supply of essential food commodities, warns World Bank Published 11 Jan, 2023 01:53pm

World Bank announces $1.69b financing for Pakistan

Fund facility will help rebuild houses, agricultural sector and livestock in Sindh Published 20 Dec, 2022 12:43pm

World Bank to send Pakistan’s objections on Kishenganga, Ratle Hydroelectric project to arbiter

Pakistani delegation heads to Washington today for handover ceremony Published 19 Nov, 2022 02:59pm

Pakistan economic growth to be affected by up to 20% by 2050: World Bank

Investment equivalent to 10% of GDP would be required in next 8 years Published 11 Nov, 2022 02:57pm

Pakistan to get $3 billion from World Bank for power sector uplift

Amount to be utilized to build infrastructure Updated 08 Nov, 2022 02:04pm

Ishaq Dar rules out Pakistan defaulting on its debt

Vows IMF reforms as flood damage estimated at over $16 b Updated 15 Oct, 2022 12:06pm

IMF, WB, IsDB assure Pakistan of continued support

IMF appreciated Pakistan's policies to stabilize its economy Published 14 Oct, 2022 02:02pm

Pakistan to get $2bn as flood support fund from World Bank, says Ishaq Dar

Minister says incumbent government committed to set Pakistan's economy on a sustainable, inclusive growth path Published 08 Oct, 2022 09:58pm

With losses mounting to $40b, floods to drag over 9m into poverty: World Bank

Revises growth rate to 2%, but forecasts improved current account deficit Updated 07 Oct, 2022 03:17am

Pakistan to receive $8b by the end of fiscal year, says Miftah Ismail

Says flight of dollar is a global phenomenon Updated 20 Jul, 2022 02:45pm

World Bank approves $200m for Pakistan to help transform agricultural sector

190,000 small, family-owned farms will benefit from PRIAT project Published 16 Jul, 2022 03:30pm

Pakistan, World Bank ink $85m housing finance agreement

The move reflects bank's confidence in the government, says Ayaz Sadiq Published 15 Jun, 2022 07:26pm

World Bank approves $258m for Pakistan’s National Health Support Program

To help accelerate efforts for universal healthcare coverage Published 08 Jun, 2022 02:31pm

Karachi to revamp its garbage transfer stations with WB assistance

Several garbage points are located near populated areas Updated 13 May, 2022 06:55pm

PM Shehbaz lauds World Bank's support for Pakistan

WB assures economic reforms Updated 10 May, 2022 07:47pm

Shehbaz, Miftah discuss fiscal deficit with World Bank vice president

Schafer assures full support for reforms Published 10 May, 2022 04:42pm

IMF, World Bank say Pakistan to miss major economic targets

Inflation to remain in double-digit, purchasing power decreasing Updated 20 Apr, 2022 10:56am

World Bank to give Pakistan $435m for affordable housing

It will also help improve digitalise land records in Punjab Published 11 Mar, 2022 10:23am

Benhassine: Variation in govt, WB figures due to pandemic uncertainties

Says WB’s support to government in GST harmonization yielding fruits Updated 28 Oct, 2021 08:03pm

About 42% of Pakistani freelancers are software developers: WB

The report forecast “ample room” in the exports sector Updated 07 Oct, 2021 09:09am

World Bank cooked the books, now what will Pakistan do?

Doctoring data, toxic culture exposed in Doing Business ranking team Updated 20 Sep, 2021 09:14am

Private credit: Pakistan last in WB's emerging, developing economies index

SBP proposes addressing information asymmetries to improve credit Updated 19 Jul, 2021 12:06pm

World Bank approves $800m loan for Pakistan

Govt says it will help address COVID issues Published 30 Jun, 2021 05:40am

Did the World Bank fund Karachi’s nullah evictions?

$100m SWEEP project in hot water Updated 14 Jul, 2021 10:25am

Pakistan, World Bank sign $1.3b agreement

It'll be spent on projects in seven sectors Published 26 Mar, 2021 06:16pm

Low wages, poor parental leave hinder gender equality: World Bank

Study shows women have only three-quarter legal rights Published 24 Feb, 2021 04:31am

Surveys of Karachi, Hyderabad so property taxes pay for cities

World Bank to undertake it for CLICK Updated 06 Nov, 2020 08:56am