Economy
World Bank: commodity prices to jump 23pc this year on war shocks
The World Bank expects commodity prices to rise 23pc in 2026 on the Middle East war and grain disruption, and warns of a food crisis if shocks combine
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8 stories on World Bank since 29 September 2026; the latest was published on 29 October 2026.
Key developments
- World Bank: commodity prices to jump 23pc this year on war shocksThe World Bank expects global commodity prices to rise 23 per cent in 2026 and ease 7 per cent in 2027.
- World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 with faster reformsThe World Bank's Pakistan Development Update says incomes could triple by 2050 with faster structural reforms.
- Sindh to make Mir Raza murder inquiry report publicThe Sindh cabinet decided to make the judicial commission's report on the Mir Raza Ali murder probe public and give a copy to his family.
- Pakistan to chair World Bank and IMF boards in 2027, first time since 1953Pakistan will chair the World Bank and IMF Boards of Governors in 2027, the first time since 1953.
- World Bank rates Pakistan's tax reform programme 'moderately satisfactory'The World Bank rated its $700m Pakistan tax reform programme moderately satisfactory with substantial risk, flagging the vacant chief statistician post.
Economy
World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 with faster reforms
The World Bank says Pakistan could grow up to 6.9pc a year and reach Vietnam's income level by 2050 with faster reforms; per capita growth is stuck at 1.6pc.
Sindh
Sindh to make Mir Raza murder inquiry report public
Sindh's cabinet will publish the judicial report on Mir Raza Ali's murder probe, raised the CCE age limit to 33 and approved a $150m tax programme.
Economy
Pakistan to chair World Bank and IMF boards in 2027, first time since 1953
Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema was named incoming chair of the World Bank and IMF Boards of Governors for 2027, Pakistan's first time since 1953.
Economy
World Bank rates Pakistan's tax reform programme 'moderately satisfactory'
The World Bank rated its $700m Pakistan tax reform programme moderately satisfactory with substantial risk, flagging the vacant chief statistician post.
Economy
UNDP launches jobs and investment push for developing countries
UNDP chief Alexander De Croo said 'alarm lights' are on orange for developing countries hit by energy costs, high interest rates and a super El Nino.
Economy
Pakistan aims to raise over $1bn by selling five or six state firms
Finance Minister Aurangzeb said five or six state firms could be sold this fiscal year for over $1bn, and growth should top 4pc despite high oil prices.
Economy
Punjab Revenue Authority and World Bank agree to build digital system to widen tax base
The PRA and World Bank agreed to use data integration and analytics to find tax evasion and bring new businesses into Punjab's tax net, with PITB's help.