PR No. 155
Washington DC: April 19, 2024

Finance Minister, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, attended the “Roundtable on Implementing for Faster Results and Greater Impact” organized by the World Bank. In his intervention, appreciated the Thought Leadership of WB. Referred to the WB report “From Swimming in the Sand to High and Sustainable Growth” which laid out a clear roadmap for Pakistan to become a High Middle-Income Country by 2047 and stated that Pakistan's economy had the potential to grow from over $300 billion to $3 trillion by 2047. Emphasized that WB’s focus on climate change, digitalization and human development aligned with government priorities. Appreciated a single platform being launched tomorrow to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Bank. *-*-*-*-*

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