All posts tagged "World Bank"
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110InternationalClimate change could force 216 million from their homes by 2050
According to the World Bank, by 2050, reduced agricultural production, water scarcity, rising sea levels, and other adverse effects of climate change...
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100InternationalWorld Bank, IMF thanks PM Khan for evacuating staff, families from Kabul
Despite the fast-changing circumstances in Afghanistan, World Bank President David Malpass has praised Pakistan’s assistance in rescuing and temporarily relocating their workers and families from Kabul. ...
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158EducationWorld Bank grants $130 million for primary education in Sindh
The World Bank has granted worth $129.99 million to the federal government in order to help improve the education system in Sindh. ...
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86CoronavirusWorld Bank to finance extra Covid jabs for poor nations
The World Bank is going to finance extra Covid jabs for poor nations as it will enable developing countries to purchase Covid-19 vaccines collectively...
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140CoronavirusPakistan among 53 countries listed to get World Bank aid for Covid vaccines
Pakistan is listed among 53 countries by World Bank that will receive aid for purchasing and supply of Covid-19 vaccines. According to...
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142PakistanWorld Bank approves $800 million for clean energy, human capital
The World Bank has approved $800 million worth of loans for two programmes in Pakistan, the Program for Affordable and Clean Energy (PACE) and the...
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137PakistanWorld Bank approves $442 million for water, sanitation
In order to support Pakistan in improving access to water and sanitation services, the World Bank has approved $442 million in financing. ...
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188PakistanADB, World Bank estimates climate change to cost Pakistan $3.8 billion yearly
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) have estimated that climate change will cost Pakistan $3.8 billion yearly. Asian Development...
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191PakistanPunjab seeks $500 million World Bank loan for rural water supply, sanitation
The Punjab government sought $500 million from the World Bank in order to provide water to rural areas and address sanitation problems....
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159PakistanPakistan likely to lose $60 million World Bank loan aimed to tackle climate change
Pakistan and World Bank had signed a programme to tackle climate changes and natural disasters. It was a $188 million concessional programme....
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225BusinessWorld Bank puts Pakistan growth rate at 1.3pc
Pakistan had been showing a weak economic recovery with the resumption of economic activity and was expected to achieve a growth rate of 1.3%, ...
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153Pakistan
Pakistan strikes $1.3 billion development deal with World Bank
Pakistan has made an agreement with the World Bank to work on at least 7 projects worth $1.3 billion in order to...
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269PakistanSindh and World Bank working on 18 different projects worth $3.25 billion
Sindh to have 18 projects of $3.25 billion, including $1.64 billion ongoing and $1.605 billion in the pipeline with the collaboration of...
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334BusinessPakistan seeks $12 billion under new World Bank partnership framework
The World Bank Group (WBG) has taken the initiative of preparing a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan with a possible...
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498BusinessEase of doing business: Pakistan up 28 places on World Bank index
Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s annual report revealed that Pakistan has improved its position on the World Bank (WB) Ease of...
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303BusinessPakistani economy expected to grow by average 1.3% over next two fiscals: World Bank
Pakistani economic growth is expected to be subdued, averaging at 1.3 percent over the next two fiscal years, said the World Bank....
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400PakistanPakistan Surpasses India With Higher Investment Commitments in H1 2020
Pakistan is now one of the top five countries in the world with the most investment commitments in the first half of...
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339PakistanWorld Bank Advises Pakistan to Invest in Solar and Wind Energy
World Bank advises Pakistan to invest in solar and wind energy stating that alternative sources of energy can help save Pakistan $5...
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562PakistanWorld Bank okays $304 million for reforms in Punjab
Approval of $304 million loan has been granted by the World Bank for reforms in the taxation system of Punjab which was...
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508PakistanWorld Bank to provide $1.15bn for two power projects in KP
On Thursday, Pakistan and the World Bank signed two agreements related to renewable energy and hydro power projects in KP province worth...
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466BusinessWorld Bank predicts 0.5% growth in FY-21, poverty to increase in Pakistan
World Bank is predicting a mere 0.5 percent growth in the current fiscal year and due to COVID-induced economic uncertainty poverty may...
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623PakistanWorld Bank okays $450m to support Pakistan’s transition to renewable energy
$450 million has been approved by the World Bank in financing to support Pakistan’s transition to renewable energy as the country aims...
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1.3KPakistanPakistan Less Attractive to Foreign IT Investors: World Bank Report
According to a study released by Gallup Pakistan For World Bank Group “Digital Pakistan: A Business and Trade Assessment”, a combination of...
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776PakistanPakistan receives $1.5 billion in loans to fight COVID-19
The $1.5 billion in loans from the ADB, WB and AIIB will assist in boosting the Pakistan government to better manage COVID-19...
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536CoronavirusWorld Bank approves $500 million loan for Pakistan
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $500 million program for Pakistan. The program will improve access to quality...
