WB to help Pak, India find Indus Water Treaty solution

January 27, 2017 12:04

World Bank's Chief Executive Officer Kristalina Georgieva has said the bank they will help both Pakistan and India to find solution to the Indus Water Treaty dispute between them. She was talking to Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday.

Dar while speaking the World Bank delegation led by Georgieva said all macro-economic indicators show that Pakistan is on a rising growth trajectory. He informed the delegation about the economic progress and other achievements of the government.

Georgieva said the World Bank would continue to assist Pakistan with consideration of a bigger package, including the International Development Assistance program and IBRD. The World Bank CEO also assured of their positive consideration for Pakistan's development needs and higher financial allocations.

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