World Bank
Fiscal Reform Plan Non-Effective Months After World Bank Approval
A flagship World Bank-backed programme to modernise Pakistan’s public finances has made no disbursements, with nearly all reform targets remaining at baseline levels months after…
Has World Bank Reclassified Pakistan From South Asia to MENA Region?
The World Bank has reclassified Pakistan from South Asia to the Middle East and North Africa region starting FY2026. The quiet shift, seen in internal…
World Bank Mission Reviews Benazir Income Support Programme Progress On Crisis Resilient Social Protection Program At Wrap-Up-Meeting
Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid presided over the wrap-up meeting of the World Bank Implementation Support Mission for the Crisis Resilient Social Protection (CRISP) Programme…
World Bank Warns Middle East Conflict Fueling Global Price Surge
The World Bank Group has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict is triggering a sharp rise in global commodity prices and disrupting supply chains, posing fresh…
$78M Digital Economy Enhancement Project by World Bank Stalls in Pakistan
The Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP), a major initiative financed by the World Bank, is struggling to deliver its core business promises. Despite a $78…
World Bank Approves $700 Million to Strengthen Pakistan’s economy
The World Bank has approved $700 million in fresh financing for Pakistan under a multi-year reform initiative aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving public…
World Bank Approves $400 Million to Modernise 16 Cities in Punjab
The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has approved $400 million in financing. This funding launches the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program (PICP). The…
MoITT Seeks Firms for National Fiberization & One-Window Portal
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has officially launched a bid to overhaul Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. Under the World Bank-funded Digital Economy Enhancement…
MoITT Launches $77M Cybersecurity Revamp in Collaboration with World Bank
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has officially triggered a search for a consulting firm to overhaul Pakistan’s digital defences. Backed by the…
World Bank to Restructure Pakistan’s $970M CRISP Program
Pakistan’s largest social protection initiative is undergoing a significant transformation. The World Bank is moving to approve a second restructuring of the $970 million Crisis-Resilient…
Pakistan Nears $600M World Bank-Backed Public Finance Reform Program
Pakistan is moving closer to finalizing a $600 million World Bank-supported initiative aimed at modernizing the country’s public finance system and enhancing the efficiency of…
NETSOL Technologies Secures PKR 500 Million World Bank-Funded Contract with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government
NETSOL Technologies Limited (PSX: NETSOL) has signed a landmark PKR 500 million agreement with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to launch the next phase…
World Bank Calls for Key Trade and Exchange Rate Reforms in Pakistan
The World Bank has urged Pakistan to strengthen its limited trade agreements, let the exchange rate move freely and push long delayed structural reforms to…
