In a bold step to support Pakistan’s long-term development goals, the World Bank has announced a record $40 billion investment under its new 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF), spanning from 2026 to 2035. This move signals a major strategic shift from the Bank’s usual five-year support cycles.
The initiative aligns with Pakistan’s National Economic Transformation Plan, branded as “Uraan Pakistan”, and aims to foster sustainable growth, social development, and climate resilience.
🔍 Key Features of the $40 Billion Framework
💰 Sovereign Loans: $20 Billion
The first half of the investment will come through sovereign financing from the World Bank’s core arms:
- International Development Association (IDA)
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
This funding will primarily support education, healthcare, climate change adaptation, and clean energy projects.
🏢 Private Sector Investment: $20 Billion
The other $20 billion will be mobilized through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), focusing on private sector development, job creation, and infrastructure investment.
📈 A Long-Term Vision for Pakistan
This is the first time the World Bank is introducing a 10-year Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan, underlining a long-term commitment to:
- 📚 Strengthen public services like education and health
- ⚡ Scale up renewable energy and clean infrastructure
- 🌍 Address climate change and environmental challenges
- 🏢 Enhance private sector participation and economic resilience
“This 10-year partnership with Pakistan reflects our confidence in the country’s potential and our commitment to a sustainable and inclusive growth path,”
— World Bank Representative
📌 Aligned with “Uraan Pakistan”
The new CPF directly supports Pakistan’s national development blueprint, “Uraan Pakistan”, which envisions:
- Diversified economic growth
- Climate-smart infrastructure
- Improved human capital
- Digital and financial inclusion
The partnership is expected to accelerate transformation across sectors critical to long-term prosperity and resilience.
🌐 Final Word
This landmark investment marks a turning point in Pakistan’s development journey, strengthening the foundation for innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.
📣 Stay tuned for sector-specific projects, implementation updates, and impact assessments as this $40 billion initiative unfolds over the next decade.
