The World Bank's Role in Pakistan Since 1947

The World Bank has been a key development partner for Pakistan across sectors:

Major Portfolio Areas

• Agriculture & Rural Development: Irrigation modernization (e.g., Sindh Barrages), productivity, value chains.
• Education: Enrollment (especially girls), quality, skills (Punjab Education Sector Project).
• Energy: Transmission, renewables, tariff reform, circular debt reduction (Dasu Hydropower).
• Health: Maternal/child health, nutrition, polio eradication, health insurance (Sehat Sahulat).
• Infrastructure: Highways (Khyber Pass), water/sanitation (KWSSIP), urban resilience.
• Private Sector: Business climate, SME finance, digital economy (KP Digital Economy).
• Social Protection: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) scaling, shock-responsive safety nets.

Beyond Financing

• Policy dialogue (fiscal, energy, trade reforms).
• Capacity building (civil service, statistical systems).
• Analytical work (poverty assessments, climate reports).

Current Strategy

Country Partnership Framework (CPF) FY22–26 focuses on human capital, resilient recovery, and sustainable growth. The Bank remains committed amid Pakistan's macroeconomic challenges.