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Thursday, 09/25/2008 8:57:28 PM

Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:57:28 PM

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Big news for Pakistan

World Bank assures Zardari of support

* WB President Robert Zoellick has $1.34 billion programme for Pakistan

NEW YORK: The World Bank (WB) has $1.34 billion worth of projects planned for Pakistan this year, WB President Robert Zoellick told President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday at the United Nations General Assembly session.

Zoellick said the WB programme included projects for energy, water and infrastructure, and assured Zardari the WB would support both development in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and poverty alleviation.