Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- LAHORE - The Punjab government and the World Bank have agreed to deepen collaboration across key development sectors, with a focus on health, education, housing, tourism, and climate-related initiatives.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met World Bank President Ajay Banga and his delegation, warmly welcoming the visiting team. During the discussions, both sides reviewed ongoing projects and explored ways to further strengthen cooperation under the Country Partnership Framework (CPF).

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