The Economic Affairs Division has begun work on a comprehensive implementation framework to unlock a massive $40 billion investment from the World Bank, as part of the newly proposed ten-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2026–2035.

According to official documents, the World Bank’s investment will be disbursed in two phases. The first phase will see Pakistan receive a $20 billion sovereign loan to fund projects in education, healthcare, climate resilience, clean energy, and air quality improvement. The second phase will mobilize an additional $20 billion in private investment, led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

This marks the first time the World Bank has adopted a ten-year partnership model for Pakistan, moving away from its traditional five-year approach.

Key targets under the new framework include raising Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 15 percent and protecting 75 million people from climate-related risks. The CPF also aims to eliminate child stunting, expand education access for 1.2 million children, and improve food and nutrition security for 30 million citizens.

Other major priorities include boosting private sector investment, driving institutional reforms, and promoting data-driven decision-making in collaboration with provincial governments. To ensure transparency and accountability, a dedicated digital portal will be launched to monitor the progress of sectoral projects.