Pakistan and World Bank commit to economic reforms

Pakistan and the World Bank reaffirmed their commitment to economic reforms during a meeting on March 17, 2025. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed the 10-year Country Partnership Framework, which includes $20 billion for key development areas like health and education. The meeting focused on the World Bank's investment financing for economic reforms. The bank presented its work on a National Growth and Fiscal Programme aimed at improving revenue mobilization and service delivery efficiency. Earlier in January, the World Bank launched its funding program for Pakistan, targeting clean energy and climate resilience. The country is currently under a $7 billion IMF bailout program, emphasizing the need for significant economic reforms.