Climate change could force 216 million from their homes: World Bank

Washington, Sept 13 (AFP/APP):Reduced agricultural production, water scarcity, rising sea levels and other adverse effects of climate change could cause up to 216 million people to leave their homes and migrate within their own countries by 2050, the World Bank has warned. The estimate from […]

FBR discusses $400m tax automation programme with World Bank

ISLAMABAD – Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman, Asim Ahmed has discussed $ 400 million program for domestic resource mobilisation through the automation of tax collection processes with the Work Bank. The World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, Najy Benhassine called on Chairman FBR Asim […]

Pakistan, World Bank sign loan agreement worth $304 million

ISLAMABAD-Pakistan and World Bank on Wednesday have signed a loan agreement for “Punjab Resource Improvement and Digital Effectiveness Programme (PRIDE)” worth $304 million. Ministry of Economic Affairs Secretary Noor Ahmed, signed the loan agreement on behalf of the Government of Pakistan while the representative of Government of […]

World Bank to support Pakistan through IDA during COVID crisis

ISLAMABAD, :The World Bank has appreciated Pakistan government’s reform agenda in various sectors and reiterated commitment to support Pakistan through International Development Association (IDA) 2020 during COVID-19 crisis. The commitment was made during a virtual meeting of Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr. […]