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IFC approves first-ever PKR investment with financing for Engro Fertilizers
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IFC approves first-ever PKR investment with financing for Engro Fertilizers

The lender will support an unfunded Partial Credit Guarantee of PKR 33.6 billion from Standard Chartered Bank to Engro Fertilizers

Pakistan’s Port Qasim ‘9th fastest-improving’ port worldwide
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Pakistan’s Port Qasim ‘9th fastest-improving’ port worldwide

World Bank recognizes Karachi’s port for progress between 2020 and 2024

Reforms can unlock '$2B carbon market revenue' for Pakistan
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Reforms can unlock '$2B carbon market revenue' for Pakistan

Transparency International Pakistan calls for new laws and data systems to earn money from carbon trading

Poverty rebound in Pakistan after years of decline: World Bank
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Poverty rebound in Pakistan after years of decline: World Bank

New report says poverty rate fell between 2002 and 2019, but progress has reversed by 2023

World Bank approves $125M for Pakistan’s climate-resilient microfinance project
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World Bank approves $125M for Pakistan’s climate-resilient microfinance project

The Resilient and Accessible Microfinance initiative aims to protect vulnerable borrowers from flood risks and strengthen the sector’s resilience

Sindh CM inspects Guddu Barrage as high floodwaters test Pakistan’s defenses
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Sindh CM inspects Guddu Barrage as high floodwaters test Pakistan’s defenses

Murad Ali Shah says lives and property will be protected 'at all costs' as Guddu Barrage faces high floods