World Bank Provides $700 Million for Pakistan PRID-MPA Program to Boost Fiscal Reforms and Public Services
The World Bank has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan under the Public Resources for Inclusive Development – Multiphase Programmatic Approach (PRID-MPA), aimed at supporting fiscal reforms, enhancing service delivery, and improving domestic revenue mobilization across federal and Sindh provincial programs.
World Bank Funds $400 Million Punjab Inclusive Cities Program to Improve Water and Sanitation Services
The World Bank approves $400 million for the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program, aiming to enhance water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and urban governance in 16 secondary cities, benefiting over 6.5 million people.
Pakistan to Streamline Development Projects Under PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Oversight
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs comprehensive reforms to ensure timely completion of development projects, forming specialized working groups and leveraging international support from the World Bank and ADB.
Pakistan Pledges Sustainable Economic Growth at The Future Summit 2025
At the 9th Future Summit in Karachi, Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to structural reforms, fiscal discipline, private sector-led growth, and technology-driven innovation to ensure sustainable long-term development.
PM Shehbaz Vows to Implement World Bank’s USD40 Billion Country Partnership Framework
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to implement the World Bank’s USD40 billion Country Partnership Framework 2026–2035, highlighting reforms in energy, privatization, and climate resilience. Meeting World Bank President Ajay Banga in New York, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to sustainable growth and international cooperation.
World Bank Extends PRIDE Project in Punjab to June 2026 for Key Fiscal and Digital Reforms
The World Bank has extended the Punjab PRIDE project to June 2026, allowing more time for fiscal reforms, digital governance initiatives, and disaster risk financing strategies in Punjab.
World Bank Approves $47.9 Million Grant to Strengthen Primary Education in Punjab
The World Bank has approved a $47.9 million grant to expand access to quality education in Punjab, Pakistan. The project will enhance early childhood learning, re-enroll out-of-school children, train teachers, and improve the education system’s resilience to climate change and emergencies.
World Bank Launches Young Economists Immersion Program to Engage Emerging Policy Talent in Pakistan
World Bank Pakistan invites aspiring economists to compete for a paid two-month opportunity with its Economic Policy Team, offering hands-on experience in developing the Pakistan Development Update report.
Pakistan to Launch $77M Digital Services Overhaul with World Bank Support
Pakistan is initiating a major digital transformation of its public services under the $77.73 million World Bank-funded Digital Economy Enhancement Project, aiming to build a centralized citizen portal, improve service delivery, and boost transparency through secure, scalable digital platforms.
World Bank Proposes Industrial Decarbonisation Pathway to Tackle Pakistan’s Energy and Emissions Crisis
The World Bank has released a strategic roadmap to decarbonize Pakistan’s key industrial sectors, targeting energy efficiency and emissions cuts across cement, textile, steel, fertiliser, and paper industries. The recommendations aim to ease economic pressure from energy costs and align with national climate ambitions.