ISLAMABAD: The World Bank is set to approve a USD 20 billion indicative lending package for Pakistan – a pioneering 10-year initiative to protect its funded projects from political transitions and focus on six targeted areas, according to a media report.
The programme, titled “Pakistan Country Partnership Framework 2025-35”, aims to improve social indicators in the most neglected but important areas, The Express Tribune newspaper reported, citing official documents.
It will focus on reducing child stunting, combating learning poverty, enhancing climate resilience, decarbonising the environment, expanding fiscal space, and boosting private investment to improve productivity.
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