{"id":4409,"date":"2025-06-28T16:17:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T11:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=4409"},"modified":"2025-06-28T16:17:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T11:17:24","slug":"world-bank-reaffirms-40-billion-development-partnership-with-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2025\/06\/28\/world-bank-reaffirms-40-billion-development-partnership-with-pakistan","title":{"rendered":"World Bank Reaffirms $40 Billion Development Partnership with Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Pakistan by confirming the implementation of the $40 billion Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the 2026\u20132035 period.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The announcement was made during high-level meetings held in Washington between World Bank officials and a Pakistani delegation led by senior finance and planning representatives.<\/p>\n

The CPF outlines a strategic roadmap for sustainable development, economic reform, and inclusive growth across critical sectors such as infrastructure, education, health, climate resilience, and digital transformation.<\/p>\n

The renewed partnership signifies international confidence in Pakistan’s reform agenda and developmental priorities.<\/p>\n

Focus on Inclusive Growth and Economic Stability<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Under the framework, the World Bank will support Pakistan through policy-based lending, technical assistance, and project financing.<\/p>\n

Key focus areas include poverty reduction, expanding access to clean energy, modernizing public services, strengthening institutional governance, and addressing climate change impacts.<\/p>\n

The bank emphasized that the CPF aims to boost productivity, human capital, and resilience, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n

Pakistan\u2019s economic team highlighted structural reforms underway to stabilize the economy and enhance fiscal transparency, which are aligned with the CPF\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are committed to achieving long-term stability and sustainable growth, and this partnership with the World Bank is vital to those efforts,\u201d said a Pakistani official involved in the discussions.<\/p>\n

Climate and Digital Reforms High on Agenda<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Special emphasis will be placed on climate adaptation projects and improving disaster preparedness as part of Pakistan\u2019s response to extreme weather events and natural calamities.<\/p>\n

Digital governance and fintech development were also discussed as transformational areas that could help reduce corruption and increase service delivery efficiency.<\/p>\n

The World Bank reiterated its support for strengthening Pakistan\u2019s capacity to implement reforms and ensure better outcomes for citizens.<\/p>\n

The CPF\u2019s phased approach will allow for flexibility, continuous evaluation, and scaling of successful interventions during the nine-year term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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