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Framework
Country Partnership Framework (FY 2026 up to FY 2035)
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/pakistan/brief/country-partnership-framework-for-pakistan-fy-2026-up-to-fy-2035

Pakistan’s CPF aims to support inclusive and sustainable development through a strong focus on building human capital; fostering durable private sector growth; and building economic, social and environmental resilience in the country.

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Feature Story
Microfinancing Pakistan’s Women Entrepreneurs
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/06/30/microfinancing-pakistan-s-women-entrepreneurs-a-chance-for-a-better-life
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Pakistan Development Update: Staying the Course for Growth and Jobs
https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/972c49ee47cc09d4face97b09ea64362-0310012025/pakistan-development-update-staying-the-course-for-growth-and-jobs-october-2025
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PAK

BY THE NUMBERS: PAKISTAN

Explore More Data
https://data360.worldbank.org/en/economy/PAK
Pakistan
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Compare with benchmark region data
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Learning poverty: Share of Children at the End-of-Primary age below minimum reading proficiency adjusted by Out-of-School Children
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OVERVIEW:
PAKISTAN
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About
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Country Partnership
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THE LATEST FROM PAKISTAN

Read more on our impact and research.

See all Blogs

See all News

See all Feature Stories

See all Research & Publications

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Projects

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Results

See All Results
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/all

PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the country and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development in Pakistan.

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RESEARCH
& PUBLICATIONS
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More Research & Publications
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/search?f.country=Pakistan,equals
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Publication: Reclaiming Momentum Towards Prosperity: Pakistan's Poverty, Equity, and Resilience Assessment
Publication: Reclaiming Momentum Towards Prosperity: Pakistan's Poverty, Equity, and Resilience Assessment
The report marks the first comprehensive evaluation of poverty and welfare trends in the country since the early 2000s.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/21567354-9a75-4e6d-a2b2-219a69f007a1
Read Full Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/21567354-9a75-4e6d-a2b2-219a69f007a1
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Pakistan Country Climate and Development Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/614ddc2b-ca31-53c9-b59c-6bf12a56d336
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Pakistan Human Capital Review: Building Capabilities Throughout Life
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/sar/publication/pakistan-human-capital-review-building-capabilities-throughout-life
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Publication: Pakistan @ 100: Shaping the Future 2047
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/61055df4-1ca8-5eb5-84ec-fcda50d3094e
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CONNECT WITH US

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Country Leadership

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Bolormaa Amgaabazar
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/b/bolormaa-amgaabazar
Country Director for Pakistan
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Country Office

20-A Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat,

G-5/1, Islamabad.

(+92-51) 9090000

For project-related issues and complaints contact mariamaltaf@worldbank.org
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Stories across world Bank Group

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Water Works: How Smarter Systems are Changing Lives
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2025/09/30/global-water-security-and-sanitation-partnership
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Level Up MENA: How digital education and skills are powering the next generation of jobs
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/arabvoices/level-up-mena-how-digital-education-and-skills-are-powering-the-the-next-generation-of-jobs
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Discover the Link Between Plastic Pollution and Poverty
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/video/2023/11/13/plastic-pollution-poverty-development-expert-answers
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