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World Bank's executive directors visit Pakistan after 20 years

Summary by The Express Tribune

A delegation of nine World Bank Executive Directors has arrived in Pakistan, marking the first such visit in two decades. The delegation will meet with the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, and Minister for Economic Affairs to discuss the effective implementation of $40 billion in funding. The delegation will discuss strategies for the effective implementation of the Country Partnership Framework. Addi…

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PM Shehbaz welcomes $40bn ‘investment’ from World Bank

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed a $40 billion “investment” by the World Bank on Monday, stating that the inflow will open “a new chapter” in various sectors of the economy, according to a statement issued by his office. In January, an official statement announced that the World Bank pledged to provide $20bn to Pakistan under a 10-year country partnership framework (CPF) to support inclusive and sustainable development within the country. …

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World Bank's executive directors visit Pakistan after 20 years

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World Bank's Executive Directors Comes to Pakistan After 20 Years

The World Bank, is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to support global development, reduce poverty, and promote economic growth. It consists of five institutions. It funds projects in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and the environment, emphasizing sustainable development and financial stability. A nine-member World Bank delegation has arrived in Pakistan, marking the first visit in 20 years. They will …

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World Bank delegation to visit Tarbela Dam - Republic Policy

A team from the World Bank is set to visit the Tarbela Dam to evaluate the progress of its expansion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The delegation, made up of nine Executive Directors, has already met with the Prime Minister and other top officials. They are also scheduled to meet with key ministers, including those responsible for finance, economic affairs, planning, and energy. The discussions will center on ensuring the effective use of $40 billion i…

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World Bank’s Executive Directors visit Tarbela Dam

ISLAMABAD (APP): A delegation, comprising Executive Directors of World Bank, visited iconic Tarbela Dam on Tuesday, therein they had a detailed round of the Dam, Tarbela 4th Extension, and the under-construction Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project. At Tarbela 5th Extension, the delegation witnessed construction activities on Inlet, Tunnel and the Power House sites, said a press release. Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) accompa…

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