Pakistan plans legal action against India over IWT suspension following Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists.
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World Bank Trims Pakistan’s Economic Growth Forecast to 2.7pc
World Bank projects Pakistan’s economy to grow 2.7% in FY2025 amid easing inflation and improved financial conditions.
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Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb Meets Deloitte, IFC at IMF Spring Meetings, Seeks Investment in Reko Diq Project
Pakistani Finance Minister Aurangzeb discusses energy, reforms, and critical minerals with Deloitte and IFC at WB/IMF meetings.
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World Bank Approves Historic 10-Year Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan
World Bank pledges $20B under Country Partnership Framework to support Pakistan’s development in key sectors.
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World Bank Proposes Permanent Debt Management Committee for Pakistan
World Bank recommends a permanent committee to enhance Pakistan’s debt management and fiscal risk mitigation.
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COP29: Key Climate Finance Commitment and Challenges
COP29 sees key climate finance commitment, but challenges remain in securing global climate action and funding.
South Asia Fights Air Pollution Health Crisis
Death toll in South Asia due to air pollution boomed as nine out of ten most vulnerable cities in South Asia.
Pakistan to cut resource allocation distortion for stronger economic growth: World Bank
World Bank Reports Pakistan to introduce economic reforms to enhance productivity for sustainable economic growth.
Indus: The Troubled Waters
Despite numerous violent conflicts between India and Pakistan since the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was ratified in 1960, the two neighbors have not yet engaged in any water wars. The treaty has, however, come under fresh scrutiny in recent days.
World Bank Approves $202 Million for Modern Food Storage Facilities Projects in Bangladesh
World Bank board of directors approves $202 million to additionally finance for the Modern Food Storage Facilities project. This stimulus is directed towards increasing the storage capacity of Bangladesh’s national strategic grain reserves. The financial
