US EditionWorld Bank Approves $700 Million Loan for Pakistan as Nation Seeks to Boost Public Resources
The $700 million funding aims to improve fiscal space, public services, and climate resilience with $600 million for federal and $100 million for Sindh provincial programs.
- The World Bank approved a $700 million tranche for Pakistan on Saturday | December 20, 2025 under the Public Resources for Inclusive Development – Multiphase Programmatic Approach, allocating $600 million to federal programs and $100 million to Sindh province.
- Amid a November IMF‑World Bank report finding governance gaps, the PRID‑MPA seeks to expand fiscal space and strengthen revenue, budget and statistical systems to address fragmented regulation and opaque budgeting.
- Targeting service delivery, the federal component will raise domestic revenues more fairly, improve budget planning and execution, and strengthen data and statistical systems for better decisions.
- Building on earlier support, the bank's engagement now follows a $47.9 million World Bank grant to Punjab, with Bolormaa Amgaabazar urging efficient, transparent domestic resource mobilization.
- The MPA design is intended to deliver more predictable funding, safeguard priority social and climate investments, and strengthen public trust while working with federal government of Pakistan and Sindh government.
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After a struggling $470 million loan package aimed at increasing taxes, the World Bank has approved another $700 million loan to bring fairness to the tax system and improve budget transparency giving funds to areas that require improvement in governance structure rather than foreign lending. The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved $700 million in financing for the Pakistan Public Resources for Inclusive Development, according to …
Funding Pakistan's Stability: The World Bank's $700 Million Commitment
NEWS BRIEF The World Bank has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan’s economic stability, advancing a controversial multi-year program that could total $1.35 billion. The funding arrives as Pakistan grapples with deep structural issues, from fragmented regulation to political capture of resources, and faces growing regional opposition, with India reportedly poised to challenge further […] The post Funding Pakistan’s Stability: The Worl…
World Bank approves $700 million for Pakistan’s economic stability
The World Bank has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan under a multi-year initiative aimed at supporting the country’s macroeconomic stability and service delivery, it emerged on Saturday. The lender said the funds will be released under the bank’s Public Resources for Inclusive Development — Multiphase Programmatic Approach (PRID-MPA), which could provide up to $1.35 billion in total financing. Of this amount, $600m will go for fede…
World Bank Approves $700 Million Aid to Support Pakistan’s Economic Stability
World Bank on glass building. Mirrored sky and city modern facade. Global capital, business, finance, economy, banking and money concept 3D rendering illustration. The World Bank has approved $700 million in aid to Pakistan to support macroeconomic stability, strengthen public services, and promote inclusive sustainable development.The World Bank has approved $700 million in financial assistance to Pakistan aimed at maintaining macroeconomic sta…
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