World Bank’s $40 Billion for Pakistan: Aid or Terror Financing? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

June 01, 2025, 8:32 PM ISTVantage by Palki Sharma

World Bank’s $40 Billion for Pakistan: Aid or Terror Financing? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

The World Bank has unveiled a $40 billion investment plan for Pakistan, calling it a “country partnership framework.” This comes just months after Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 civilians in India. Despite Pakistan’s collapsing economy and soaring defence spending, global institutions like the IMF and World Bank continue to funnel funds into Islamabad. Critics warn this isn’t just aid—it’s indirect financing of terrorism. With ministers seen alongside known extremists, and the military expanding its grip, where does this money really go? Palki Sharma tells you more.

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