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World Bank approves $1bln for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: In a major relief for the country's ill economy, World Bank (WB) has approved… Read More

Pakistan, World Bank agree on New Partnership Framework for reforms

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank on Wednesday agreed to collaborate on a new, robust… Read More

World Bank demands tax reforms from Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has put forth major demands for tax reforms from the Pakistani… Read More

WB assures full support for reforms to stabilize Pakistan’s economy

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has assured Pakistan of its full support for reforms and… Read More

WB approves $149.7m for two projects in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved 149.7 million dollars in financing for two projected in… Read More

World Bank okays $149.7m in financing for two projects in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved $149.7 million in financing for Pakistan to support two… Read More

Finance Minister lauds World Bank’s continuous support for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar and Country Director… Read More

World Bank approves $350mln in financing for institutional reforms

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has approved $350 million in financing for the implementation of… Read More

World Bank points out policy shifts for ‘sustainable, productive’ Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Tuesday launched a series of Policy Notes that outline critical… Read More

Israel-Hamas conflict could lead to oil price spike: World Bank

WASHINGTON: The war between Israel and Hamas could trigger price shocks for raw materials such… Read More

Key takeaways from the IMF/World Bank meetings

Overshadowed by fresh Middle East violence and hosted by a country still recovering from an… Read More

Reforms could enhance taxes share in Pakistan’s economy: WB

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has said tax reforms could enhance taxes share in Pakistan's economy… Read More

World Bank advises tax reforms in Pakistan to ease debt burden

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has said Pakistan is collecting lesser tax than its actual… Read More

World Bank advises cut in govt. expenditure

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has expressed its reservations over Pakistan's state expenditures of 1124 billions,… Read More

Pakistan’s GDP to rebound to 1.7% in FY23-24: World Bank

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's GDP growth is projected to rebound to 1.7% in FY2023-24, according to the… Read More

Israeli restrictions hinder Palestinians’ access to healthcare: WB

Israel's restrictions and rising fiscal constraints in the Palestinian territories are severely impacting the economic… Read More

Finance Minister lauds World Bank’s efforts for Pakistan’s economic stability

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar has reiterated that Pakistan values its development partnership… Read More

World Bank commends Pakistan’s dedication to ‘economic reforms’

ISLAMABAD: World Bank’s Country Director Najy Benhassine on Tuesday commended Pakistan’s dedication to economic reforms… Read More

Word Bank and FBR review progress on ‘Pakistan Raises Revenue Program’

Mr. Najy Benhassine, Country Director, World Bank, and Chairman Federal Board of Revenue Mr. Asim… Read More

WB okays $100 million financing for Pakistan

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors Thursday approved US$100 million for the Punjab Family… Read More