World Bank

K-P govt working on a mega project for the control and prevention of non-communicable diseases

VP says cooperation for long-term development will be optimised in years to come

Misses World Bank target to increase revenues to 17% of the economy’s size

It comes as China asks global lenders to take haircuts on loans

Praises Indian-American for forging public-private partnerships

World Bank suggests harmonising direct taxes, lowering import duties

Country director says projects shared with board after 'due process' and 'based on the proposed projects’ readiness'

Shehbaz withholds approval of minibudget

Bank also opposed additional taxes on imports, postpones until FY 2024

The World Bank’s latest forecast points to a “sharp, long-lasting slowdown” with growth pegged at 1.7pc this year