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World Bank approves $200 million to support Pakistan’s response to coronavirus outbreak
The World Bank has approved $200 million to support Pakistan’s response to coronavirus outbreak as part of $1.9 billion initial funding for 25 countries. According to the Bank, the $200 million funding will support Pakistan’s “preparedness and...Apr 3, 2020 676 0 -
World Bank raises $13 billion through Green Bonds
The World Bank has raised more than US$13 billion through the green bond that since its launch in 2008 has emerged as a new way to connect investor financing to climate projects. Proceeds have come from...Mar 21, 2019 1488 0 -
Amid ominous climate changes, World Bank’s $200 billion pledge raises hopes
The year 2019 has begun ominously with record chilly winter in North America making Chicago colder than parts of the Mars and one of the hottest summers baking Australian cities. Between the two extreme scenarios have...Feb 19, 2019 2437 0 -
Pakistan to sustain over 5 % economic growth rate in years ahead: World Bank
Gwadar deep seaport Photo: Umargondal/Wikimedia Commons Rebounding agrarian output, stable macroeconomic environment, expanding investments are creating conditions for a higher economic growth momentum for Pakistan with the GDP expected to be 5.5 in 2018, says the...Jun 6, 2017 1630 0 -
Trump’s tax, spending measures could bolster world growth : World Bank
Lower Manhattan, New York City, Photo : King of Hearts via Wikimedia Commons Donald Trump’s fiscal stimulus and spending plans could help fuel the world economy, which is showing signs of improvement with 2.7 percent growth...Jan 11, 2017 883 0 -
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leads in human development : World Bank
The World Bank (WB) has declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the province ruled by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf, on top of all four federating units of Pakistan in terms of making human development. “Pakistan’s provinces have experienced very...Nov 14, 2016 953 0 -
World Bank predicts higher prices for oil, slightly lower for gold in 2017
The boom in oil production in recent years that helped industrial consumers and citizens save money is likely to fall back to lower levels, causing prices to soar next year. With the Organization of the Petroleum...Oct 23, 2016 890 0 -
Pakistan’s economy to expand in years ahead: World Bank
The World Bank says Pakistan will register a 4.5 % GDP growth this year as economic activity picks up in the second largest South Asian economy. Pakistan’s economy – helped by an upbeat macro-economic outlook, low...Jun 9, 2016 847 0 -
What do Ibn Battuta’s world travels tell us today?
Cordial relationship between Jews, Christian and Muslims in Gaza...Read MoreFeb 10, 2024 1840 0 -
The World at Risk report predicts one disaster everyday
Swift and coordinated action can slow down the frequency...Read MoreApr 27, 2022 406 0