Tag: World Bank

Finance Minister appreciates IMF, WB support extended to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday appreciated the support of International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank extended to Pakistan for economic development. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, attended the G-24, Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, said a press release issued here.… Continue reading Finance Minister appreciates IMF, WB support extended to Pakistan

CM meets World Bank country director

LAHORE, Apr 04 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had a meeting with World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine to discuss World Bank-funded development projects in Punjab. Emphasising the need for early completion of the ongoing public welfare projects in the province, the Chief Minister said, “I will personally monitor the ongoing World Bank-funded… Continue reading CM meets World Bank country director

Sindh CM, WB team discuss progress on 13 projects worth $3.2bn

KARACHI, Apr 03 (APP): Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah met a team from the World Bank, led by Country Director Najy Benhassine and discussed the progress of 13 active projects worth $3.2 billion that are being assisted by the World Bank. So far, 40 per cent or $1.33 billion has been disbursed and… Continue reading Sindh CM, WB team discuss progress on 13 projects worth $3.2bn

Pakistan’s EU envoy attends roundtable discussion at World Bank

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch on Wednesday participated in a roundtable discussion held at the World Bank in Brussels. The discussion focused around the humanitarian-development-peace nexus and collaborative opportunities, the embassy wrote on its X timeline. The event was attended by Regional Vice President… Continue reading Pakistan’s EU envoy attends roundtable discussion at World Bank

KPRA Director General acknowledges World Bank-funded initiatives

PESHAWAR, Feb 16 (APP):The Director General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) Fouzia Iqbal received a presentation on Friday regarding the activities conducted through the financial and technical assistance of the World Bank-funded. During the presentation, Advisor KPRA on Tax Enforcement, Fazal Amin Shah, and Deputy Director ITC (Networks), Muhammad Shiraz, provided a detailed overview… Continue reading KPRA Director General acknowledges World Bank-funded initiatives

Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar chairing a meeting with World Bank team on Pakistan Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM)

APP54-220124 ISLAMABAD: January 22 -Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar chairing a meeting with World Bank team on Pakistan Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM). APP/FHA
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CM, WB regional chief agree to speed up progress of projects

KARACHI, Nov 30 (APP):Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar and World Bank’s South Asia Regional Vice President Martin Raiser in their meeting discussed the $2.2 billion World Bank portfolio and decided to accelerate work on the ongoing projects by the provincial government and the World Bank would start releasing the funds so that… Continue reading CM, WB regional chief agree to speed up progress of projects

Pakistan to reaffirm commitment, WB’s to support people of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): The World Bank’s Regional Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, is in Pakistan to reaffirm the Bank’s commitment to support the people of Pakistan. He launched a series of Policy Notes that outline critical policy shifts required for a productive, sustainable, resilient, and healthy Pakistan. The policy notes—focusing on child… Continue reading Pakistan to reaffirm commitment, WB’s to support people of Pakistan

Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Shah, the Executive Director (designate) World Bank called on the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar at the Ministry of Finance to bid fare-well upon the end of his assignment in the country

APP25-021123 ISLAMABAD: November 02 – Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Shah, the Executive Director (designate) World Bank called on the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar at the Ministry of Finance to bid fare-well upon the end of his assignment in the country. APP/MAF/TZD
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Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Shah, the Executive Director (designate) World Bank called on the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar at the Ministry of Finance to bid fare-well upon the end of his assignment in the country

APP24-021123 ISLAMABAD: November 02 – Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Shah, the Executive Director (designate) World Bank called on the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar at the Ministry of Finance to bid fare-well upon the end of his assignment in the country. APP/MAF/TZD
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WB Executive Director (Designate) calls on finance minister

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP):The Executive Director (designate) World Bank (WB), Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Shah here on Thursday called on the Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar. Finance Minister appreciated the contributions of Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Shah to public service and hoped that Dr. Shah will utilize his experience in fostering strong… Continue reading WB Executive Director (Designate) calls on finance minister

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