Pakistan's national reforms in education, technology, and youth employment
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The latest in this situation
- Ahsan Iqbal called for an autonomous education authority, prompting PM Shehbaz Sharif to direct the preparation of a reform plan.
- Rana Sanaullah informed the Senate about project funding, extending Daanish Schools to Bahawalpur, and detailing the Daanish University project in Islamabad.
- World Bank reports a rise in Pakistan's poverty level.
- PM recalled previous laptop distribution before launching a new technology initiative for students.
- Shehbaz Sharif launched a nationwide initiative in Pakistan to provide student technology access.
How it started
The World Bank is providing support to Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in human capital development and reform priorities.
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What happened
The World Bank is providing support to Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in human capital development and reform priorities.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The World Bank approved financing for a project aimed at modernizing Pakistan's electricity grid.Sub-event
- The World Bank assessed Pakistan's poverty and resilience on July 9, 2026.Sub-event
- UNICEF reports that one in four Pakistani adolescents experience anxiety, alongside official estimates of 9.6% youth unemployment.Sub-event
- The government of Pakistan announces initiatives and implements educational expansion for national development.Sub-event
- Reforms were introduced by a Task Force in Pakistan.Sub-event
World Bank discusses strengthening cooperation with Pakistan on human capital development.1 source
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The entities involved
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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World Bank
international financial institution
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