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Afghanistan’s living standards decline after half-decade of Taliban rule
Household incomes have fallen as poverty and hunger deepen, while access to education, clean water and sanitation worsens, leaving millions struggling to meet basic needs.
August 15, 2026
What India can and cannot do under the Indus Waters Treaty
The Indus Waters Treaty grants India limited rights over the western rivers while protecting Pakistan's downstream interests. Here's what the agreement permits, what Islamabad says it prohibits, and why several Indian hydropower projects remain disputed.
July 8, 2026
World Bank drops climate finance targets in renewed action plan
The World Bank on Monday extended its climate change policy framework indefinitely but dropped its targets for the percentage of financing that must have climate-related impacts, according to a statement.
June 29, 2026
Pakistan urged to boost water efficiency amid global drying trends
World Bank report says one-third of inefficient water use in irrigated agriculture occurs in areas already facing water scarcity, a challenge most pronounced in countries such as Pakistan, Algeria, and Tunisia.
November 6, 2025
Pakistan has $60bn export potential, says World Bank
The bank highlights that high tariffs, regulatory barriers, and limited access to trade finance and logistics continue to weigh on export performance.
October 29, 2025
Pakistan targets $13 billion savings with plan to revive steel sector
The proposed Sea to Steel Green Corridor could reduce steel imports by as much as 20%, saving the country more than $13 billion over ten years.
October 21, 2025
Pakistan's finance minister departs for US to attend IMF, World Bank meetings
Finance Ministry says Aurangzeb will hold meetings with senior officials of the IMF, World Bank, International Finance Corporation, and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.
October 11, 2025