INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Washington: President of the World Bank Mr
David Malpass called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington.The Prime Minister was assisted by Makhdoom Shah
Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister; Dr
Hafeez Shaikh, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance; Abdul Razak Dawood, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce; Sohail Mahmood,
Foreign Secretary and Ambassador Asad Majeed
The Prime Minister congratulated Malpass on his assumption of the important responsibility of World Bank President
The Prime Minister appreciated the tremendous support extended by the Bank in different sectors of the Pakistan economy over the years
He reiterated his government people-centric development agenda focused on increased spending on health, education and youth of Pakistan
While highlighting government reform priorities including improving the ease-of-doing business, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction
with assistance and stewardship being provided by the World Bank
He hoped that the Bank would roll forward the pipeline projects and assured the Bank President of his government support in this regard
Appreciating Prime Minister development agenda, David Malpass observed that Pakistan was an important country in the region with a large
portfolio of World Bank projects
He hoped that Pakistan entry into a new IMF program should go a long way in ensuring macroeconomic stability and rejuvenating confidence of
foreign investors in Pakistan
He also appreciated the social protection programs of the government including skill development of the youth & preparing them for the job
Malpass assured the Prime Minister of World Bank steady and prompt support in implementing Prime Minister vision of economic
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