Tag: World Bank

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

A delegation of World Bank led by Urban and Land for South Asia Abedalrazaq call on Karachi Mayor, Barrister Murtaza Wahab

APP41-011123 KARACHI: November 01 - A delegation of World Bank led by Urban and Land for South Asia Abedalrazaq call on Karachi Mayor, Barrister Murtaza Wahab. APP/ABB
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HEC-World Bank project achieves tremendous physical, financial targets

ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP):The Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP), a five-year project (2019/20-2023/24) being implemented by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) with support from the World Bank to expand upon key higher education priorities in Pakistan, has achieved over 80 per cent of its physical and 70 per cent of financial targets. This was… Continue reading HEC-World Bank project achieves tremendous physical, financial targets

World Bank delegation visits to review development project in Jhang

Jhang, Oct 16 (APP):A delegation of the World Bank visited Jhang on Monday to review development projects under the Punjab Cities Program, which is funded by the World Bank. According to DC office, Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Khurram Niazi apprised the visiting team about the healthy changes brought about by the Punjab Cities Program and also… Continue reading World Bank delegation visits to review development project in Jhang

Dr Shamshad meets VP WB South Asia

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Shamshad Akthar held a meeting with the Vice President (VP) of the World Bank (WB) for South Asia, Martin Raiser at the annual meeting of World Bank/IMF in Marrakesh. Dr Shamshad appreciated the support of WB in post-flood rehabilitation and stressed the… Continue reading Dr Shamshad meets VP WB South Asia

Caretaker Minister for Planning Development and Special initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed meets with delegation of World Bank led by its country Director, Mr. Njay Benhassine on Monday at the Planning Ministry.

APP25-180923 ISLAMABAD: September 18 - Caretaker Minister for Planning Development and Special initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed meets with delegation of World Bank led by its country Director, Mr. Njay Benhassine on Monday at the Planning Ministry. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA
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Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training launched the Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub. The Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub has been set up with the generous support of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the World Bank

APP64-070923 ISLAMABAD: September 07 – Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training launched the Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub. The Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub has been set up with the generous support of the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the World Bank. APP/ABB/ZID
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World Bank delegation calls on IT minister

ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP):World Bank delegation led by its Country Director for Pakistan, Najy Benhassine called on Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif here on Thursday. The minister welcomed the delegation on arrival at Ministry of IT and matters of bilateral interest and ‘Digital Economy Enhancement Project’ were discussed. Dr. Umar… Continue reading World Bank delegation calls on IT minister

WB’s $100m for Punjab to help curtail population growth: Country Director

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):World Bank (WB) Country Director for Pakistan Najy Benhassine on Thursday said the institution’s approved assistance of $100 million for the Punjab Family Planning Programme would help curtail population growth in the most populous province of the country. The WB funds sanctioned for the province, which is the home to more than… Continue reading WB’s $100m for Punjab to help curtail population growth: Country Director

WB approves $46 mln for KPK’s child healthcare services

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):The World (WB) has approved $46 million to help increase access to child healthcare services and enhance citizen-centered service delivery in selected districts of khyber pakhtunkhwa province. The WB’s Board of Executive Directors approved the financing under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Citizen Centered Service Delivery Project. According to WB press statement, the project… Continue reading WB approves $46 mln for KPK’s child healthcare services

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