Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- ISLAMABAD - A new World Bank survey shows that climate change, water, and sanitation have become Pakistan's top national priorities, even as perceptions of the World Bank Group's (WBG) overall support have declined in key areas like governance, education, and water management.

According to the Pakistan Country Opinion Survey 2025, support for climate change initiatives rose sharply from 5% in 2021 to 34% in 2025, while interest in water and sanitation increased from 9% to 35%.

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Despite these gains, respondents said the World Bank needs to deepen its engagement at the local and community levels to ensure that development projects meet real needs and ar...