Pakistan, WB sign financing agreement of $ 400 million for KPK

FEDERAL MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS MR. OMAR AYUB KHAN WITNESSED THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF LOAN AGREEMENT OF “KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA SPENDING EFFECTIVELY FOR ENHANCED DEVELOPMENT (SPEED) PROGRAM” WITH THE WORLD BANK AT MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS ON APRIL 30, 2021.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP): Pakistan and World Bank on Friday signed the financing agreement of worth $ 400 million for different development projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Minister for Economic Affairs, Omar Ayub Khan witnessed the signing ceremony of loan agreement of “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Spending Effectively for Enhanced Development (SPEED) Program” worth $ 400 million… Continue reading Pakistan, WB sign financing agreement of $ 400 million for KPK

UN chief welcomes IMF, World Bank steps to address coronavirus-related debt crisis

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UNITED NATIONS, Apr 09 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday welcomed the measures announced by the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) and the World Bank Group Development Committee, to address debt crises and other financial distress to economies stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, “as a sign of hope and renewed multilateralism.” In a statement… Continue reading UN chief welcomes IMF, World Bank steps to address coronavirus-related debt crisis

Dr. Nishtar talks about the “Invisible Scaffold” at the World Bank-IMF spring meetings 2021

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 06 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar Tuesday presented Pakistan’s perspective on bolstering social safety nets during a webinar held at the World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual spring meetings 2021. During the webinar titled ‘the IMF’s Engagement on Social Protection’, she highlighted Pakistan’s… Continue reading Dr. Nishtar talks about the “Invisible Scaffold” at the World Bank-IMF spring meetings 2021

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