World Bank to Approve $300 Million for Rural Sindh Water and Sanitation Transformation
The World Bank and ADB are set to provide $550 million in total funding for the STARS project to provide safe drinking water and hygiene to 2.5 million people in Sindh.
Global Financial Leaders to Convene Emergency Summit as US Issues Ultimatum to Iran Over Oil Blockade
Leaders of the IEA, IMF, and World Bank will meet to address a historic energy crisis following the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and US military threats.
World Bank Pledges Continued Support for BISP Social Protection Initiatives
The World Bank reaffirms its technical support for the Benazir Income Support Programme to enhance transparency and efficiency in Pakistans social safety net.
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.