Pakistan, World Bank discuss strengthening reform cooperation
Meeting addressed population and human capital, climate resilience, agriculture and energy reforms and portfolio performance
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Energy sector reforms and financial sustainability were discussed, with both sides agreeing to continue technical-level talks aligned with Pakistan’s reform agenda.
Finance Division
The World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, Bolormaa Amgaabazar, met with Pakistan's Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division on Wednesday to discuss strengthening cooperation under the Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) and advancing Pakistan’s key reform priorities.
The meeting covered a wide range of issues, including population and human capital development, climate resilience, agriculture sector reforms, energy sector sustainability, and overall portfolio performance.
Senator Aurangzeb highlighted the importance of effective CPF implementation, particularly in priority areas such as population management and climate change.
He stressed the need for strong coordination between federal and provincial governments to ensure coherence in policy design and execution, noting that while implementation largely rests with the provinces, federal ministries must remain actively engaged in planning, oversight, and monitoring to maintain national alignment and ownership.
Both sides discussed enhancing institutional coordination, improving transparency in project design and target-setting, and strengthening monitoring mechanisms to achieve development objectives. Amgaabazar reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment to working closely with federal and provincial stakeholders and further improving information sharing and collaboration.
The meeting also reviewed progress in the agriculture sector, with emphasis on reforms aimed at boosting productivity, value chains, access to finance, and private sector participation. The Finance Minister emphasized aligning provincial initiatives with national reform priorities to promote sustainable growth and job creation. The World Bank expressed readiness to support agricultural transformation efforts in partnership with stakeholders, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Energy sector reforms and financial sustainability were also discussed, with both sides agreeing to continue technical-level engagements to explore solutions consistent with Pakistan’s reform agenda and fiscal framework.
Amgaabazar briefed the Finance Minister on overall portfolio performance and ongoing development operations, reaffirming the World Bank’s continued support for Pakistan’s economic stabilization, climate resilience, and human capital development objectives.
The Finance Minister welcomed the Bank’s partnership and reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing structural reforms, improving governance frameworks, and ensuring development programs deliver tangible and sustainable benefits for the people of Pakistan.







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