ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Economic Affairs Division has initiated a comprehensive implementation framework to unlock $40 billion in investment from the World Bank under the newly proposed 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2026–2035.
According to official documents, the investment will be rolled out in two phases:
- Phase 1: Pakistan will receive a $20 billion sovereign loan to support education, healthcare, climate resilience, clean energy, and air quality improvement.
- Phase 2: An additional $20 billion will be mobilized through private investment, led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
This marks the first time the World Bank has adopted a 10-year framework for Pakistan, replacing its traditional five-year model. Key targets include:
- Raising Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 15%.
- Shielding 75 million people from climate-related risks.
- Eliminating child stunting and improving education access for 1.2 million children.
- Enhancing food and nutrition security for 30 million citizens.
Additionally, Pakistan is in talks with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to negotiate a similar 10-year Country Partnership Agreement.
This initiative reflects Pakistan’s commitment to long-term economic growth, institutional reforms, and sustainable development.
