World Bank Evaluation Group Rates Pakistan RISE Reform Programme Moderately Satisfactory
The Independent Evaluation Group rates Pakistan’s 856 million dollar RISE programme as moderately satisfactory, praising digital finance but noting structural gaps.
World Bank Urges Pakistan to Reform NFC Award and Slash Federal Spending
World Bank Country Director Bolorma Amgaabazar calls for a new National Finance Commission Award to address Pakistan’s Rs2 trillion annual fiscal shortfall.
World Bank Analysis Identifies Critical Vulnerabilities in Pakistan Fiscal Federalism Framework
A new World Bank report reveals major structural flaws in Pakistan fiscal federalism following the eighteenth amendment citing tax fragmentation and rising deficits.
World Bank Cuts Global Economic Growth Forecast As Middle East Conflict Triggers Inflation
The World Bank slashes its global economic growth forecast to 2.5 percent for 2026 citing surging energy prices and inflation driven by the Middle East war.
Pakistan and World Bank Review 20 Billion Dollar Country Partnership Framework for Sustainable Growth
Federal Minister Ahad Cheema and World Bank officials review the 10-year Country Partnership Framework (FY2026–FY2035) to drive climate resilience and economic reforms.
World Bank 600 Million Dollar Fiscal Reform Program Stalls as Administrative Bottlenecks Delay Implementation
Pakistan’s ambitious 600 million dollar public resource program faces delays as the World Bank reports zero disbursement months after approval due to pending administrative clearances.
Ministry Of Energy And Ifc Partner To Deploy 10 Million Smart Meters
The Ministry of Energy enters a transaction advisory agreement with IFC to install 10 million smart meters across Pakistan to curb power theft and improve billing.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Advocates for Global Financial Reforms at Borrowers Platform Launch
During the 2026 World Bank IMF Spring Meetings Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb called for systemic reforms to help developing nations manage acute debt distress.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Urges Global De-escalation to Protect World Economy at IMF Meetings
Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warns that Middle East tensions and geopolitical conflicts are straining the global economy during the 2026 World Bank IMF Spring Meetings.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Arrives in US for IMF World Bank Spring Meetings 2026
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb leads a high-level delegation to the 2026 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. to discuss economic reforms and global investments.