ISLAMABAD, Feb 7: The World Bank will provide Pakistan $2 billion this year for poverty alleviation and development programmes, an official said here on Saturday.

"The Bank Group plans to provide up to $2 billion in credits during this fiscal year to support economic growth and the government's poverty-focussed programmes," World Bank country director Yusupha Crookes said.

"These projects will support the immediate challenges in education, health, safety nets and community-led development, while laying the foundation for investment in infrastructure to foster long-term growth and job creation.

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