Pakistan, World Bank

World Bank makes 10-year plan with Pakistan for $20 billion in funding
Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday welcomed a first-of-its-kind agreement with the World Bank for a plan to focus $20 billion in lending to the cash-strapped nation over the coming decade on development issues like the impact of climate change as well as boosting private-sector growth.
World Bank approves 10-year $20bn Pakistan lending package
The World Bank has agreed to $20bn of new lending to Pakistan over the next decade as the multilateral lender seeks to support the cash-strapped government in undertaking reforms to stabilise the economy.
Pakistan's premier welcomes World Bank's 10-year funding plan of $20 billion
Pakistan’s prime minister has welcomed the first-of-its-kind agreement with the World Bank under which his country will receive $20 billion in the next decade to invest in renewable energy, education,
Pakistan welcomes World Bank's $20 billion lending pledge
The deal, which begins in 2026 under its Country Partnership Framework, is to help address the impoverished country's acute development challenges
World Bank pledges $20 billion to Pakistan
The World Bank has announced it will supply $20 billion to Pakistan over the next decade to help the country tackle climate change and development challenges that hinder growth, aiming for inclusive and sustainable development.
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