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World Bank approves $149.7mn financing for Pakistan

World Bank approves $149.7mn financing for Pakistan

FBR to expand tax base with World Bank’s aid

FBR to expand tax base with World Bank’s aid

World Bank approves $350 million for Pakistan under RISE-II

World Bank approves $350 million for Pakistan under RISE-II

Oil to stay modest in 2023, but Mid-East war could escalate prices, warns World Bank

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Oil to stay modest in 2023, but Mid-East war could escalate prices, warns World Bank

Political nuisance, judicial activism hinder Pakistan’s SOEs privatization strategy: World Bank

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Political nuisance, judicial activism hinder Pakistan’s SOEs privatization strategy: World Bank

Pakistan's economy contracts by 0.6% in FY23, expected to rebound to 1.7% in FY24: WB

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Pakistan's economy contracts by 0.6% in FY23, expected to rebound to 1.7% in FY24: WB

Pakistan mulls funding cuts for provincial projects to meet IMF commitments

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Pakistan mulls funding cuts for provincial projects to meet IMF commitments

World Bank disburses $3.4bn for 23 projects

World Bank disburses $3.4bn for 23 projects

Tarin appreciates World Bank’s support on reform agenda

Tarin appreciates World Bank’s support on reform agenda

Report warns Pakistan of $3.8bn yearly loss due to climate change

Report warns Pakistan of $3.8bn yearly loss due to climate change

WB lists Ehsaas Programme among world's four top social protection plans: Report

WB lists Ehsaas Programme among world's four top social protection plans: Report

Punjab seeks $500m WB loan for rural water supply, sanitation

Punjab seeks $500m WB loan for rural water supply, sanitation

World Bank approves $400m for KP

World Bank approves $400m for KP

Pakistan likely to lose $60m loan due to vested interests of bureaucracy

Pakistan likely to lose $60m loan due to vested interests of bureaucracy

FBR, World Bank agree to enhance cooperation

FBR, World Bank agree to enhance cooperation

Pakistan committed to structural reforms: Hammad tells WB

Pakistan committed to structural reforms: Hammad tells WB

WB puts Pakistan growth rate at 1.3pc

WB puts Pakistan growth rate at 1.3pc

WB to provide $1.3bn for Pakistan's social sector development

WB to provide $1.3bn for Pakistan's social sector development

World Bank predicts Pakistan growth rate at 1.3pc for next fiscal year

World Bank predicts Pakistan growth rate at 1.3pc for next fiscal year

PM launches Al-Beruni tourism project in Jhelum

PM launches Al-Beruni tourism project in Jhelum

KP approves plan to procure Rs32bn loan for hydropower projects

KP approves plan to procure Rs32bn loan for hydropower projects

Pakistan to receive 500,000 doses of Chinese vaccine on Sunday, Senate told

Pakistan to receive 500,000 doses of Chinese vaccine on Sunday, Senate told

'Word Bank pledges $2bn for Punjab uplift'

'Word Bank pledges $2bn for Punjab uplift'

Five-year CPF being prepared to support Pakistan's development agenda: WB

Five-year CPF being prepared to support Pakistan's development agenda: WB

Pakistan improves position in WB’s ease of doing business index

Pakistan improves position in WB’s ease of doing business index

PM to sign joint appeal to WB for investing in trilateral railway venture

PM to sign joint appeal to WB for investing in trilateral railway venture

WB to provide $19.85m to Pakistan for Covid-19 response

WB to provide $19.85m to Pakistan for Covid-19 response

'PM's aide drawing pension, not salary, from World Bank'

'PM's aide drawing pension, not salary, from World Bank'

Implementation of $200m Covid response project delayed in Pakistan: WB

Implementation of $200m Covid response project delayed in Pakistan: WB

Global economy may never return to pre-pandemic growth level: WB

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Global economy may never return to pre-pandemic growth level: WB

WB okays $304m for Punjab resource management programme

WB okays $304m for Punjab resource management programme

World Bank assures Pakistan of continued assistance for reforms

World Bank assures Pakistan of continued assistance for reforms

Pakistan, World Bank sign $1.15bn accords for clean energy projects in KP

Pakistan, World Bank sign $1.15bn accords for clean energy projects in KP

Debt cancellation needed to help poorest countries: WB president

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Debt cancellation needed to help poorest countries: WB president

Structural reforms imperative for sustainable development in Pakistan: WB report

Structural reforms imperative for sustainable development in Pakistan: WB report

Pandemic to keep Asia's growth at lowest since 1967, warns World Bank

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Pandemic to keep Asia's growth at lowest since 1967, warns World Bank

Reko Diq stay order a big relief for Pakistan: Asim Bajwa

Reko Diq stay order a big relief for Pakistan: Asim Bajwa

Facebook releases 3rd edition of small business report

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Facebook releases 3rd edition of small business report

Pakistan gets stay over $6bn fine in Reko Diq case

Pakistan gets stay over $6bn fine in Reko Diq case

Global economic recovery may take five years, World Bank chief economist says

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Global economic recovery may take five years, World Bank chief economist says

Comprehensive economic reforms vital for sustainable growth: FPCCI

Comprehensive economic reforms vital for sustainable growth: FPCCI

World Bank halts country business climate rankings to probe data irregularities

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World Bank halts country business climate rankings to probe data irregularities

Top bureaucrats lobbying for World Bank’s ED position: sources

Top bureaucrats lobbying for World Bank’s ED position: sources

KPITB launches govt-owned BPO facility in Peshawar

KPITB launches govt-owned BPO facility in Peshawar

Hafeez Shaikh seeks technical input from World Bank on pension reforms

Hafeez Shaikh seeks technical input from World Bank on pension reforms

SBP's export facilitation schemes entail substantial financial cost: WB

SBP's export facilitation schemes entail substantial financial cost: WB

WB approves $400m to help Pakistan combat locusts, reopen schools

WB approves $400m to help Pakistan combat locusts, reopen schools

Najy Benhassine succeeds Illango Patchamuthu as WB's Pakistan chief

Najy Benhassine succeeds Illango Patchamuthu as WB's Pakistan chief

Pakistan receives $505m from World Bank

Pakistan receives $505m from World Bank

KP aims to increase crops production through water management

KP aims to increase crops production through water management

Pakistan inks $750m financing pacts with WB, AIIB

Pakistan inks $750m financing pacts with WB, AIIB

IMF increases annual financing limit for countries amid pandemic

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IMF increases annual financing limit for countries amid pandemic

Locust control: World Bank likely to approve $200m assistance for Pakistan

Locust control: World Bank likely to approve $200m assistance for Pakistan

KPITB launches 'Women Empowerment through Digital Skills' programme

KPITB launches 'Women Empowerment through Digital Skills' programme

Covid-19 an opportunity to initiate structural reforms in Pakistan, says WB economist

Covid-19 an opportunity to initiate structural reforms in Pakistan, says WB economist

Pakistan to save $2.4bn in 2020 debt relief: World Bank

Pakistan to save $2.4bn in 2020 debt relief: World Bank

Timely action helped Pakistan mitigate Covid's impact on home remittances: MoF

Timely action helped Pakistan mitigate Covid's impact on home remittances: MoF

KP govt to seek Rs24bn more in agri loans from World Bank

KP govt to seek Rs24bn more in agri loans from World Bank

CPEC can add an extra 14pc to Pakistan's GDP in ten years: World Bank

CPEC can add an extra 14pc to Pakistan's GDP in ten years: World Bank

ADB approves $500m loan to Pakistan to aid Covid-19 response

ADB approves $500m loan to Pakistan to aid Covid-19 response

Covid-19 global recession worst since World War II: WB

Covid-19 global recession worst since World War II: WB

20% salary, pension raise likely for govt employees

20% salary, pension raise likely for govt employees

One in 6 young people out of work due to pandemic: ILO

One in 6 young people out of work due to pandemic: ILO

World Bank calls for longer-term debt relief for poorest countries

World Bank calls for longer-term debt relief for poorest countries

UN working alongside IMF, World Bank against COVID-19: Antonio

UN working alongside IMF, World Bank against COVID-19: Antonio

Govt to utilise Rs 10b from PM’s Covid-19 fund for interest payment

Govt to utilise Rs 10b from PM’s Covid-19 fund for interest payment

Pakistan, several other countries likely to get Paris Club debt relief

Pakistan, several other countries likely to get Paris Club debt relief

Federal govt to announce budget on June 12

Federal govt to announce budget on June 12

No new tax in upcoming budget: Hafeez Shaikh

No new tax in upcoming budget: Hafeez Shaikh

Govt, WB sign $371m pacts for agri and social sectors

Govt, WB sign $371m pacts for agri and social sectors

ADB's 2019 operations touch $33.74 billion

ADB's 2019 operations touch $33.74 billion

COVID-19 economic impact can reach $8.8 trillion globally: ADB

COVID-19 economic impact can reach $8.8 trillion globally: ADB

Pakistan lauds IMF's support to address economic impact of COVID-19

Pakistan lauds IMF's support to address economic impact of COVID-19

Amendment in STA to enhance SMEs' access to credit: Dawood

Amendment in STA to enhance SMEs' access to credit: Dawood

Govt launches 'secured transactions registry' to facilitate financial institutions

Govt launches 'secured transactions registry' to facilitate financial institutions

Pakistan's cash programme instrumental in mitigating COVID-19 impact: WB

Pakistan's cash programme instrumental in mitigating COVID-19 impact: WB

Over Rs99bn spent on Diamer Bhasha dam project so far

Over Rs99bn spent on Diamer Bhasha dam project so far

IMF urges aiding vulnerable workers in Asia

IMF urges aiding vulnerable workers in Asia

Pakistan, Norway agree to work closely on debt relief initiative

Pakistan, Norway agree to work closely on debt relief initiative

Int’l financial institutions start giving incentives to Pakistan: Hafeez

Int’l financial institutions start giving incentives to Pakistan: Hafeez

Int’l community’s financial support against COVID-19 crisis lauded

Int’l community’s financial support against COVID-19 crisis lauded

World Bank pandemic bonds will funnel $196m to 64 poor countries

World Bank pandemic bonds will funnel $196m to 64 poor countries

WB tells G20: Pandemic threatens food security of poor, stop hoarding food

WB tells G20: Pandemic threatens food security of poor, stop hoarding food

Dollar falls to 161.50 in interbank market

Dollar falls to 161.50 in interbank market

After $1.4b approval, IMF puts on hold $6b EFF programme

After $1.4b approval, IMF puts on hold $6b EFF programme

Rupee climbs vs dollar after IMF approves $1.4b for Pakistan

Rupee climbs vs dollar after IMF approves $1.4b for Pakistan

Asian stock markets rise on China GDP data

Asian stock markets rise on China GDP data

PM Imran lauds debt relief measures by G20, IMF, WB for developing countries

PM Imran lauds debt relief measures by G20, IMF, WB for developing countries

Pandemic to bring Asia’s 2020 growth to halt for first time in 60 years: IMF

Pandemic to bring Asia’s 2020 growth to halt for first time in 60 years: IMF

Pakistan among 76 countries to get debt relief from May 1

Pakistan among 76 countries to get debt relief from May 1