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MoF explains external debt profile

Says it wishes to clarify certain assertions made in a recent press commentary regarding the country’s external debt position and associated interest payments

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 01:08pm

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Sindh’s social protection model earns World Bank recognition

KARACHI: Sindh’s social protection model has earned recognition from World Bank (WB). In a high-level strategic...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

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Indus Waters Treaty: Hague-based CoA endorses Pakistan’s position

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Water Resources on Thursday reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between ...

Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:28am

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The fiscal squeeze: banking on taxes

Pakistan struggles every year with a widening fiscal deficit which also places pressure on how the country manages...

Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:47am

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Global Energy Alliance seeking to raise $100 million by 2028 to digitise India’s electric grids, CEO says

GEAPP is a philanthropic body backed by The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund

Published 18 Feb, 2026 11:05am

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Stock market battered

EDITORIAL: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) suffered a heavy sell-off on Monday, wiping out significant market value...

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 09:02am

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Digital Economy Enhancement: World Bank-funded project struggling to deliver results on ground

ISLAMABAD: The USD 78 million Digital Economy Enhancement Project, financed by the World Bank, aimed at streamlining...

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 09:23am

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Major Karachi infrastructure push: CM inaugurates Rs1.5bn Bhains Colony flyover

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday inaugurated the Bhains Colony Flyover, also known as...

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:22am

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From tailwinds to headwinds: geopolitical gains at risk again?

Despite attaining macroeconomic stability and the central bank’s continuous buying of dollars from the interbank...

Updated 16 Feb, 2026 09:40am

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NTMP-I: WB maintains status as ‘moderately satisfactory’

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has maintained the implementation status of Pakistan’s National Transmission...

Published 15 Feb, 2026 02:44am

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IMF and WB conditionalities, and domestic policy — V

Although the Covid-19 pandemic further exposed the already deep cracks in the structural adjustment programme policy...

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 07:12am

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APSSF 2026 opens in Karachi: Sindh showcases world’s largest housing reconstruction initiative

KARACHI: The Asia-Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum (APSSF) 2026, the region’s premier platform for advancing...

Published 13 Feb, 2026 05:47am

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Allegations of corruption in SBIP dismissed

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Secretary for Irrigation Zarif Khero on Wednesday dismissed as baseless the allegations of...

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 08:17am

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Gold’s record run isn’t over yet

2025 was a record year for gold — not just in price, but also in demand. And this wasn’t simply a standard...

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:15am

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Wolrd Bank chief assures Punjab CM of support, investment

LAHORE: The World Bank delegation, led by its President Ajay Banga met with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz ...

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 09:18am

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World Bank reaffirms commitment to 10-year development programme

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Aurangzeb, World Bank MD Discuss Country Partnership Framework and Development...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:03am

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‘My Karachi Expo’ reflects resilience, vitality of Karachi: Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that ‘My Karachi Expo’ has become an important and...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 06:35am

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The jobs challenge ahead

EDITORIAL: During his recent visit to Pakistan, World Bank President Ajay Banga delivered a clear-eyed warning...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:10am

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World Bank reaffirms $20bn 10-year development plan for Pakistan

Emphasis placed on adopting more focused approach to translate commitments into tangible outcomes

Updated 08 Feb, 2026 05:59pm

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Gul Plaza tragedy: Govt working to rehabilitate shopkeepers: Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has stated that the government in collaboration with the Karachi...

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 07:37am

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OPINION: Need for creating 30m jobs over next decade

While the state grapples with border conflicts, terrorism threats, and polarised politics, Pakistan’s youth are...

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 09:50am

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OPINION: IMF and WB conditionalities, and domestic policy — IV

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was talk of moving away from the previously held austerity...

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 07:00pm

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Pakistan must create 30 million jobs over next decade, World Bank president says

Says failure to do so could fuel "illegal migration or domestic instability"

Updated 05 Feb, 2026 07:32pm

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WB chief, Sindh CM discuss WB–financed projects

KARACHI: World Bank Group President Ajay Banga Wednesday met Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and discussed...

Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:51am

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World Bank President visits ancestral home in Khushab

LAHORE: World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga visited his ancestral home in Khushab where he was warmly received...

Updated 04 Feb, 2026 08:06am

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World Bank chief, PM discuss economy

ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) President Ajay Banga lauded Pakistan’s economic reforms in a meeting with Prime Minister...

Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am

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Banga visits Taxila; lauds heritage preservation efforts

LAHORE: President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, visited the Taxila Museum accompanied by Federal Minister for...

Updated 03 Feb, 2026 08:22am

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KP CM, World Bank chief discuss cooperation in various sectors

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi met with President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga,...

Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz acknowledges WB’s valuable support in advancing Pakistan’s economic development

PM Shehbaz, Banga reiterate to ensure strong oversight to deliver impact at speed and scale on CPF-aligned priorities

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 04:44pm

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Bahawal Jat village: World Bank president, Bilawal to inspect newly-built houses on 4th

LARKANA: The World Bank president’s visit to Pakistan is scheduled for 4th February. Pakistan Peoples Party...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 06:20am