EconomyPakistan
World Bank suspends programme loans support for Pakistan over deteriorating economy
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has suspended programme loans/budgetary support for Pakistan owing to deteriorating macroeconomic indicators; however, the Washington-based...
EconomyPakistan
World Bank CEO appreciates Pakistan macroeconomic framework
NEW YORK: CEO World Bank Kristalina Georgieva appreciated the progress made by Pakistan in stabilising the macroeconomic framework. Georgieva had...
Pakistan
Pakistan seeks World Bank funding for Diamer Bhasha Dam
The World Bank has expressed the commitment to continue working with Pakistan and appreciated its progress in stabilizing macroeconomic framework....
EconomyPakistan
World Bank approves 223 million package for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has approved a package of $223 million to help millions of Pakistanis, especially women and...
EconomyPakistan
BISP rating upgraded by World Bank after annual review
World Bank has upgraded the rating of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) as `Highly Satisfactory’. According to Economic Survey 2016-17,...
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Marvi clinches seat on World Bank Gender Advisory Council
ISLAMABAD (APP): Minister of State and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon Monday secured a seat on World...
EconomyLatest NewsPakistan
WB to continue support Pakistan in hydropower projects
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) President, Dr Jim Yong Kim Monday assured bank’s continued support for Pakistan’s projects including Dasu...
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German Finance Minister urges US to remain engaged in global economy
WASHINGTON: German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble issued a plea to the United States to remain engaged in the global economy...
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World Bank expects Pakistan’s industrial sector growth at 7.7 by 2019
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected the growth of Pakistan’s industrial sector at 7.7 per cent by 2019. According to...