Government Develops New Power Tariff Structure to Boost Industrial Daytime Operations
Federal Minister Awais Leghari and World Bank officials discuss a new Time of Use (ToU) tariff model to incentivize daytime solar energy consumption for industries.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and IFC Partners to Scale Private Sector Investment
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with IFC and World Bank leadership to expand local currency financing, green bonds, and a $2 billion annual investment portfolio.
World Bank Unveils Roadmap to Modernize Pakistan Wheat Sector and Boost Farmer Income
The World Bank proposes a five-point strategy to deregulate Pakistan’s wheat sector, focusing on closing yield gaps and shifting toward market-driven private investment.
World Bank Warns Middle East Conflict Triggers 40% Oil Price Surge and Global Supply Chain Crisis
The World Bank Group is preparing a coordinated financial support package for emerging markets as the Middle East conflict drives up energy, fertilizer, and logistics costs globally.
World Bank to Review 379 Million Dollar Grid Stability Project for Pakistan
The World Bank board prepares to approve the BEST-PAK Programme Phase I, a 378.9 million dollar investment to enhance Pakistans power transmission stability.
Pakistan Secures 692 Million Dollars in External Financing for February 2026
Pakistan reports a 10.7 percent monthly increase in external financing for February 2026, reaching 692 million dollars driven by multilateral and bilateral partners.
Sindh Digital Social Protection Project Reaches 213 Million Dollars With New Global Support
The World Bank reports moderately satisfactory progress for the Sindh social protection project, reaching 900,000 women and expanding to 22 districts by 2026.
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.
World Bank, Punjab Revenue Authority agree on roadmap to promote cashless economy
World Bank delegation meets PRA chairman to advance digital payments, tax system digitalisation and cashless economy reforms in Punjab.