The World Bank\u2019s Vice President for the MENAAP region, Ousmane Dione, concluded his first visit to Pakistan under the Bank\u2019s newly expanded regional framework. During the three-day visit, he met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and top federal and provincial leaders to discuss Pakistan\u2019s economic challenges and development priorities. Dione expressed admiration for Pakistan\u2019s commitment to human development, inclusive economic growth, and structural reforms. Key topics discussed included the Country Partnership Framework, job creation, and social safety nets. In Islamabad, meetings were held with Ministers Ahad Cheema (Economic Affairs), Awais Leghari (Energy), and Ahsan Iqbal (Planning), where collaboration on reform implementation and faster project delivery under the World Bank\u2019s new regional alignment was emphasized. In Karachi, Dione reviewed World Bank operations in flood-affected areas, housing reconstruction, and efforts to tackle child stunting. He met Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Provincial Minister Sharjeel Memon, reinforcing the Bank\u2019s support for provincial development. Dione reaffirmed:\u201cWe stand committed to helping Pakistan address major challenges including clean energy access, climate resilience, learning poverty, and public health\u201d. He was accompanied by World Bank\u2019s new Pakistan Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar, IFC\u2019s Country Manager Zeeshan Sheikh, and regional directors for Human Development and Infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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