Pakistan: World Bank announces $20 billion funding plan
Thursday, 16 January 2025 () Pakistan has agreed to a ten-year $20 billion loan plan with the World Bank to boost its economy. The plan aims to encourage private-sector investment and enhance climate resilience. Key focus areas include energy, water, agriculture, finance, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed optimism despite the ongoing political crisis.
On January 12, 2025, Israel launched a drone strike in the Jenin refugee camp, resulting in at least six deaths, including a teenager. The strike, conducted by the IDF in collaboration with Shin Bet,..