World Bank

Suspends a programme to reduce official wheat procurement to 20 million tonnes for five years

Digital innovation, data science have potential to transform agriculture

Predicts Chinese economy will grow 6.1% this year and 5.9% in 2020

World Bank urges federal, provincial govts to end distortions in sales tax regimes

Signs deal worth $406.6m for 48km motorway from Peshawar to Torkham

IMF, WB struggle to stay relevant in a world where climate change continues to undermine prospects of economic growth

Discusses formation of authority to focus on social protection, deprivation

Financing will be used to improve civic services in Karachi, support regional power supply project

Says measures in taxation, other areas will help improve ease of doing business

Chinese joint venture will start electro-mechanical works on the project