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World Bank to provide support worth $1.3b to flood-hit farmers

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) will provide financial support of $1.3 billion for emergency, agriculture,… Read More

World Bank to provide $500m to Pakistan for flood-relief

The World Bank on Wednesday issued a circular announcing the provision of Pakistan with a… Read More

IMF lauds Pakistan’s policies, assures continued support

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded policies taken by Pakistan and assured its… Read More

World Bank to provide $2bn for Pakistan flood relief

ISLAMABAD: World Bank Saturday announced the allocation of $2 billion in funds from existing projects… Read More

Floods to drag up to 9 million Pakistanis into poverty: World Bank

Between six and nine million Pakistanis are set to be dragged into poverty as a… Read More

World Bank cuts Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 2pc in FY-23

The World Bank on Thursday projected a growth rate of 2 per cent for the… Read More

World Bank ‘envisaging’ $2bn financing for Pakistan flood victims

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank said on Saturday it is “envisaging” financing of $2 billion for… Read More

World Bank chief David Malpass says won’t quit over climate denial row

World Bank President David Malpass said Friday he had no plans to stand down, as… Read More

Miftah Ismail acknowledges WB’s support for economic reforms

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has acknowledged the continuous support and facilitation of World Bank… Read More

World Bank warns recession risk rising amid higher interest rates

The threat of a global recession is growing as central banks focus on bringing down… Read More

$300m being re-purposed by World Bank to help flood affectees in Pakistan

WASHINGTON: World Bank would support Pakistan in dealing with the massive devastation caused by the… Read More

Global forums announce over $500m aid for flood relief programs

International organizations have announced to provide Pakistan with an aid of over $500 million for… Read More

World Bank approves US$200 mn aid for Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The World Bank has approved the provision of US$200 million to Pakistan, days after… Read More

World Bank to fund $900 million development projects in east Congo

The World Bank and Congo have signed two funding conventions of$900 million to boost female… Read More

World Bank board approves $1.49 billion in new funds for Ukraine

The World Bank's executive board approved $1.49 billion of additional financing for Ukraine on Tuesday… Read More

World Bank to offer $30 bln as Ukraine war threatens food security

BONN: The World Bank said on Wednesday it will make $30 billion available to help… Read More

WB assures government for support in implementation of future projects

World Bank Regional Vice President for South Asia Hartwig Schafer met with Deputy Chairman Planning… Read More

Sri Lanka says World Bank agrees to provide $600 million in financial aid

COLOMBO: The World Bank has agreed to provide Sri Lanka with $600 million in financial… Read More

World Bank cuts Pakistan’s growth forecast to 4.3pc

The World Bank cut its economic growth forecast for Pakistan by almost one per cent,… Read More

World Bank okays funds for low cost housing finance project

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved US$435 million in financing for three projects including the… Read More