World Bank sees 'alternative' path for Afghanistan to escape economic disaster
Afghanistan descends into a serious economic crisis after countries froze Afghanistan's assets held abroad and cut off aid
Pakistan's GDP growth likely to slow to 4.3pc in FY22, 4pc in FY23: WB
World Bank in its report stated that the financing of price cuts or subsidies on electricity and fuel can create an additional burden on fiscal budget
2022 کے دوران پاکستان کی معاشی شرح نمو میں کمی کا امکان ہے: عالمی بینک
گزشتہ مالی سال پاکستان کی شرح نمو 5.6 فیصد رہی جبکہ روس یوکرین جنگ کے باعث جنوبی ایشیا میں معاشی شرح نمو سست روی کا شکار رہی ہے۔
Dozens of Ukrainians found in grave near Kyiv as battle looms in east
Mass grave found near Kyiv, official says; Zelenskiy sees 'hard battle', urges oil embargo, seeks arms
World Bank freezes Afghan projects after Taliban bans girls from high school
US officials have cancelled planned meetings in Doha with Taliban over decision to keep girls out of secondary school
Pakistan among states that appear vulnerable, warns UN over Ukraine shock
UNCTAD says cost of freight has shot up by 34% since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb 24
World Bank lists ‘several risks’ to $85 million worth house finance project
Official documents reveal overall risk rating for project design and implementation remains substantial
IMF says war to lower global growth forecast
Georgieva said the fund still expected 'a positive trajectory' for the world economy
WB green lights three projects in Pakistan worth $435 million
Global lender will finance schemes aimed at housing finance project and improvement in land tenure rights
یوکرین: ورلڈ بینک کا 723 ملین ڈالر کے مالیاتی پیکج کا اعلان
عالمی بینک (ورلڈ بینک) نے یوکرین کیلئے 723 ملین ڈالر کے قرضوں اور...
WB urges Pakistan to set up authority for monitoring inland waterways transportation
Rreport observes transportation of goods and people via inland waterways has lost its position in Pakistan during the last decades
World Bank announces more than $1bn in aid for Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Tuesday announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, stating ...
World Bank considering options to complete CASA 1000 project
JWG suggests a meeting should be convened to seek clarity on the project’s future
World Bank proposal would shift about $1b from Afghan trust
By Andrea Shalal, Jonathan Landay and Arshad Mohammed
WASHINGTON:The World Bank's management has approved a plan to...
WB chief concerned that G20 finance ministers not taking steps to deal with debt overhang
World Bank Group President says that he does not believe G20 finance ministers are taking adequate steps
Cancellation of loans, their reinvestment discussed with WB
This was revealed in a letter written by World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine to Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan
54 projects being implemented through World Bank funding
Federal minister directs EAD officials to set up a project management unit for effective monitoring of development schemes
World Bank sets terms on Pakistan for $350m loan
The conditions include bringing the entire country under one General Sales Tax (GST) regime
WB highlights ‘deficiencies’ in EE&C-2022
The proposed draft Energy Efficiency & Conservation 2022 was prepared by National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority
PM Imran felicitates govt for achieving 5.3% growth rate
A committee approved revised figure of GDP for 2020-21 which was estimated at 3.9% previously
World Bank chief takes swipe at Microsoft's $69bn gaming deal as poor countries struggle
WASHINGTON: World Bank President David Malpass on Wednesday criticized Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of gaming...
WB to consider house financing project in February
Official documents reveal Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company is the implanting agency of the project with total cost of $85m
World Bank projects Pakistan's GDP growth rate at 4%
Global lender says high inflation in Pakistan led to the removal of monetary accommodation
Utmost care needed to avert climate change, says PM Imran
MoU signed between climate change ministry and the World Bank
Pakistan, WB ink $195mn agreement to improve electricity distribution
Project to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure, particularly grid stations and transmission lines
WB Board approves $195m for power distribution, energy reforms
Project will also invest in climate-resilient infrastructure, particularly grid stations and transmission lines, which are critical to distribution and utility services
Govt all set to increase power base tariff
The Federal Government is all set to increase electricity base tariff by up to Paisa 95 per unit under ...
World Bank says donors approve release of $280m for Afghanistan
UNICEF will receive $100 million to provide essential health services and WFP will receive $180 million
Donors eye Dec. 10 decision on shifting frozen funds for Afghanistan
WASHINGTON:Donors to the World Bank-administered Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) have agreed to decide...
World Bank backs using $280 mln in frozen aid funds for Afghanistan
Afghanistan's 39 million people face a cratering economy, a winter of food shortages and growing poverty
