Overview
- Visiting Karachi, Banga said Pakistan needs 2.5–3 million new jobs each year or it risks domestic unrest and irregular migration.
- The World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework is moving into implementation with roughly $4 billion annually, about half expected via IFC‑led private financing.
- Banga underscored that the private sector already provides about 90% of jobs, shaping the framework’s reliance on private investment.
- Labour‑intensive areas identified for rapid absorption include infrastructure, primary healthcare, tourism and small‑scale agriculture.
- Pressure is evident in outward flows, with more than 760,000 workers and a record near‑4,000 doctors leaving in 2025, according to official and Gallup‑cited data.