World Bank okays $300 mn loan to Pak to tackle climate change, solid waste
The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan to help Pakistan address climate change issues, health emergency and manage solid waste to reduce chances of flooding in Karachi, the media reported on Thursday. The Washington-based lender approved $200 million for the Sindh Resilience project and $100 million for the Solid Waste Emergency and Efficiency project, The Express Tribune quoted an official statement issued by the bank's local office as saying. These investments will bolster Pakistan's efforts to build resilience to natural hazards such as floods and droughts in the Sindh province...