A delegation from the World Bank will visit the Tarbela dam to assess the expansion work.
According to sources, the World Bank delegation, made up of 9 executive directors, has already met the Prime Minister and other senior officials.
The delegation should meet the Minister of Finance of Pakistan, the Minister of Economic Affairs, the Minister of Planning and the Minister of Energy, during which discussions will focus on the effective implementation of $ 40 billion funding.
This marks the first visit to Pakistan by the executive directors of the World Bank in 20 years, and they will discuss the successful implementation strategies of the national partnership framework.
According to Express News, the delegation will also visit the provinces to examine development efforts and formulate strategies.
During their visit, the World Bank delegation will visit Lake Tarbela and the electric station to examine extension work. In addition, the delegation will also visit Taxila.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his gratitude for the investment of $ 40 billion in Pakistan under the World Bank yesterday, calling for welcome development.
According to a statement published by the Prime Minister’s office wing, the Prime Minister met with a delegation of executive directors of the World Bank, where he welcomed his visit to Pakistan.
He underlined the long -standing partnership between the World Bank and Pakistan, which extends over seven decades. Many important projects supported by the World Bank have played a key role in the development of the country.
The PM said Pakistan had greatly benefited from its partnership with the World Bank, especially during the 2022 floods when the World Bank provided substantial aid to affected people.
As part of the recent national partnership manager, the World Bank should invest $ 40 billion in Pakistan, which is a positive development.
