World Bank

World Bank expects oil glut to cause commodity price slump

Global commodity prices should fall to a five-year low next year thanks to a huge… Read More

Power sector subsidies surge by 400% in five Years: World Bank

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has revealed that the power sector subsidies in Pakistan have increased… Read More

World Bank concerned on power sector’s soaring circular debt

The World Bank has expressed reservations in a statement as circular debt of Pakistan's power… Read More

World Bank concerned over Pakistan’s power sector circular debt

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) concerned over the rise in Pakistan's power sector circular debt… Read More

26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006: World Bank

The world's 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people, are more… Read More

Pakistan’s GDP to grow by 2.8 pc in FY 2025: WB

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has released its latest report on Pakistan's economy, forecasting a growth… Read More

Sindh CM, WB team discuss projects of $3.4bn, set timeline to expedite work

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah and the World Bank high power team… Read More

Indonesian economy to steadily grow over next two years: World Bank

JAKARTA: Indonesia's economy is expected to steadily grow over the next two years on the… Read More

World Bank to provide $535mln to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has announced that it will provide $535 million to Pakistan for… Read More

Punjab gets $150 million loan from World Bank

The World Bank has approved $150 million loan to improve education facilities in Pakistan's Punjab… Read More

World Bank approves $1bln for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: In a major relief for the country's ill economy, World Bank (WB) has approved… Read More

Pakistan, World Bank agree on New Partnership Framework for reforms

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank on Wednesday agreed to collaborate on a new, robust… Read More

World Bank demands tax reforms from Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has put forth major demands for tax reforms from the Pakistani… Read More

WB assures full support for reforms to stabilize Pakistan’s economy

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has assured Pakistan of its full support for reforms and… Read More

WB approves $149.7m for two projects in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved 149.7 million dollars in financing for two projected in… Read More

World Bank okays $149.7m in financing for two projects in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved $149.7 million in financing for Pakistan to support two… Read More

Finance Minister lauds World Bank’s continuous support for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar and Country Director… Read More

World Bank approves $350mln in financing for institutional reforms

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has approved $350 million in financing for the implementation of… Read More

World Bank points out policy shifts for ‘sustainable, productive’ Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Tuesday launched a series of Policy Notes that outline critical… Read More

Israel-Hamas conflict could lead to oil price spike: World Bank

WASHINGTON: The war between Israel and Hamas could trigger price shocks for raw materials such… Read More