Pakistan’s Youth Bulge and the Jobs Imperative: Why the Next Decade Will Define Economic Stability
As Pakistan faces a surge of young entrants into the labour market, World Bank President Ajay Banga has warned that failure to create millions of jobs annually could push the economy toward prolonged instability. This article examines the scale of the challenge, the structural constraints holding back employment growth, and the policy shifts needed to turn a demographic surge into sustainable economic momentum.
Pakistan Must Create 30 Million Jobs in a Decade to Avoid Instability, Says World Bank President
World Bank President Ajay Banga warns Pakistan must generate up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth population into economic growth and prevent migration and instability.
Pakistan Pushes Home-Grown Economic Reforms as PM Shehbaz Meets World Bank President
Pakistan is advancing a comprehensive home-grown economic reform agenda focused on sustainable growth, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discusses implementation and cooperation with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Islamabad.
World Bank President Ajay Banga Appreciates Heritage Preservation at Jaulian Site
World Bank President Ajay Banga visits the Jaulian Buddhist archaeological site in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, praises preservation efforts, and assures support for cultural heritage initiatives.
Pakistan, World Bank strengthen cooperation on post-flood recovery and reform roadmap
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held high-level talks with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Washington to discuss post-flood recovery, economic reforms, and strengthening international financial partnerships.
Pakistan’s finance minister heads to Washington for IMF and World Bank talks amid bailout negotiations
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has embarked on a six-day visit to Washington to meet IMF and World Bank leadership, aiming to secure a staff-level agreement and boost international confidence in Pakistan’s economic recovery.