The Country Director of the World Bank (WB) for Pakistan, Ms Bolormaa Amgaabazar, on Wednesday called on the Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and discussed strengthening cooperation under the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) and advancing key reform priorities of the Government of Pakistan. Discussions covered broad areas including population and […]
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Punjab CM, WB president discuss climate and health cooperation
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met World Bank President Ajay Banga, who called on her along with his delegation. The chief minister welcomed the World Bank president and the visiting delegation. During the meeting, both sides discussed enhancing cooperation in the sectors of health, education, Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar (housing), Suthra Punjab and climate […]
Punjab, World Bank agree to expand development partnership
LAHORE – The Punjab government and the World Bank have agreed to deepen collaboration across key development sectors, with a focus on health, education, housing, tourism, and climate-related initiatives. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met World Bank President Ajay Banga and his delegation, warmly welcoming the visiting team. During the discussions, both sides reviewed […]
Pakistan, World Bank MD discuss country partnership framework
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank (WB) Group on Sunday discussed the Country Partnership framework and development priorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, on […]
World Bank president reviews flood rehabilitation, women-led housing in Larkana
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga on Wednesday visited flood-affected areas of Larkana district to review post-flood rehabilitation efforts, with particular emphasis on women-led housing initiatives and reconstruction following the devastating 2022 floods. Read More: World bank president Ajay Banga begins four-day Pakistan visit Mr Banga arrived in Larkana with a high-level 10-member delegation and was […]
WB President Ajay Banga visits Taxila
The President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga, visited the Taxila Museum accompanied by Federal Minister for Finance, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb.The delegation was warmly received by Punjab’s Minister for Local Government and Community Development, Mr. Zeeshan Rafique. During the visit, the delegation visited archaeological sites and reviewed initiatives undertaken for the protection of cultural […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges swift economic reforms to world bank
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is actively pushing forward a comprehensive economic reform agenda aimed at achieving long-term stability and sustainable growth. He shared these views during a meeting with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga in Islamabad, focusing on structural reforms and development priorities. The prime minister welcomed Ajay Banga on […]
World Bank pushes Pakistan toward smarter revenue growth
The World Bank has called on Pakistan to reform its tax system and widen the tax base, saying stronger revenue is vital for economic stability and long-term development. It also urged the country to use environmental measures, such as discouraging pollution, as new ways to generate funds while protecting natural resources. Moreover, the report warned […]
Punjab to launch construction of 37,000 affordable housing units
LAHORE: The Punjab government is gearing up to begin construction of 37,000 affordable housing units in the coming months under a major World Bank-funded initiative. Officials say preparatory work has accelerated and site identification has been completed across the province. Read More: Punjab govt plans to build 57,000 houses in 21 districts The Punjab Affordable Housing Programme (PAHP), […]
Minister stresses need for WB cooperation in developing battery storage systems
Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari held a meeting with the World Bank’s Country Director, Bolormaa Amgaabazar, on Thursday, during which detailed discussions were held on ongoing World Bank-supported projects in Pakistan’s power sector. During the meeting, the Federal Minister emphasized the need for World Bank cooperation in developing battery storage systems […]