--- title: "IFC and World Bank reaffirm cooperation on Pakistan's development priorities" description: "Most outlets reported that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank reaffirmed their cooperation with Pakistan on key development priorities. The Business Recorder and Associated Press of Pakistan mentioned the involvement of high-ranking officials, including the IFC Regional Director and World Bank Country Director. BOL News and Daily Times highlighted the renewed pledge of support and the focus on securing financing and regulating projects, with BOL News repeating the same excerpt. All outlets emphasized the continuation of support for Pakistan’s development goals, with slight variations in the specific aspects mentioned, such as private-sector investment and technical assistance." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10596-ifc-world-bank-strengthen-cooperation-on-pakistan-priorities site: HarZaviya language: en --- # IFC and World Bank reaffirm cooperation on Pakistan's development priorities business · updated 26 Sep 2026, 2:43 AM PKT · 25–26 Sep 2026 · 8 articles from 6 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 6 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank reaffirmed their cooperation with Pakistan on key development priorities. The Business Recorder and Associated Press of Pakistan mentioned the involvement of high-ranking officials, including the IFC Regional Director and World Bank Country Director. BOL News and Daily Times highlighted the renewed pledge of support and the focus on securing financing and regulating projects, with BOL News repeating the same excerpt. All outlets emphasized the continuation of support for Pakistan’s development goals, with slight variations in the specific aspects mentioned, such as private-sector investment and technical assistance. ## Same story from 6 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **The Nation** — [Pakistan, IFC discuss expanding cooperation in SMEs, PPPs, housing finance](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Sep-2026/pakistan-ifc-discuss-expanding-cooperation-smes-ppps-housing-finance) · 26 Sep 2026, 2:43 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD - International Finance Corporation (IFC) Division Director Simon Andrews, accompanied by World Bank Country Director for Pakistan Bolormaa Amgaabazar, on Friday, called on Federal Economic Affairs Minister Senator Ahad Cheema to discuss private-sector investment and development cooperation in Pakistan. - **ARY News (English)** — [IFC, WB reaffirm cooperation with Pakistan on key development priorities](https://arynews.tv/ifc-wb-reaffirm-cooperation-with-pakistan-on-key-development-priorities) · 25 Sep 2026, 6:45 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Islamabad: Mr. Simon Andrews, the Director of the International Finance Corporation's (IFC) Division, and Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, the World Bank's Country Director for Pakistan.. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [International Finance Corporation (IFC) Division Director Simon Andrews and World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar call on Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/international-finance-corporation-ifc-division-director-simon-andrews-and-world-bank-country-director-bolormaa-amgaabazar-call-on-federal-minister-for-economic-affairs-ahad-cheema/) · 25 Sep 2026, 5:22 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing - **Daily Times** — [IFC, World Bank strengthen cooperation on Pakistan priorities](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1558202/ifc-world-bank-strengthen-cooperation-on-pakistan-priorities/) · 25 Sep 2026, 3:16 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The International Finance Corporation and World Bank have reaffirmed cooperation with Pakistan on key development priorities. Their representatives discussed private-sector investment, small businesses, housing finance and public-private partnership projects. IFC Regional Director Simon Andrews met Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema alongside World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar. ... - **BOL News** — [IFC, World Bank renew pledge to support Pakistan's development goals](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/ifc-world-bank-renew-pledge-to-support-pakistans-development-goals) · 25 Sep 2026, 3:13 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > IFC & World Bank pledge renewed support for Pakistan's development. New authority will help ministries secure financing and regulate projects. - **Business Recorder** — [IFC, WB reaffirm cooperation with Pakistan on key development priorities](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441216/ifc-wb-reaffirm-cooperation-with-pakistan-on-key-development-priorities) · 25 Sep 2026, 3:00 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > International Finance Corporation (IFC) Regional Director Simon Andrews, accompanied by World Bank Country Director for Pakistan Bolormaa Amgaabazar, called on Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Senator Ahad Cheema to discuss private-sector investment and development cooperation in Pakistan. According to a statement released on Friday, the minister welcomed IFC’s enhanced role in Pakistan ov... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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