$11 bn in next 4 years to Pakistan:WB

[ehsan]

Re: $11 bn in next 4 years to Pakistan:WB

@desert_bird

**Alongwith Dasu Dam , we must also convince WB to play its role in fund raising of Diamer Bhasaha Dam , roughly $13 bn project for which Washington Conference will be in October !
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World Bank extends support for flood relief

By Web Desk
Published: September 26, 2014

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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim in a meeting in New York on Thursday. PHOTO: PID

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ISLAMABAD: **World Bank would provide funds worth $11 billion to Pakistan over the next four years for different water, irrigation and hydel power projects, including construction of the Diamer-Basha and Dasu dams, Radio Pakistan reported.

World Bank President Jin Kong Kim during his meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in New York on Thursday also extended assistance for flood relief.

“The Bank will assist Pakistan to overcome situation caused by natural calamity,” he said.
Nawaz said his administration was taking steps to improve Pakistan’s economy and appreciated the World Bank’s assistance in doing so.

Kim also offered assistance to Pakistan for the eradication of polio.

Of which 10.5bln will go to swiss account of Nawaz. isnt he good that he will leave at least 0.5 bln for the nation.