During his recent visit to Pakistan, Martin Raiser, the Vice President of the World Bank for South Asia, expressed his commitment to strengthening the foundations of social and economic development in the country. Raiser stated in a video message that the World Bank has agreed to collaborate with Pakistan in various sectors, including energy and others, to strengthen the country’s social and economic development. He emphasized the importance of digital transformation in improving governance and service delivery in urban areas. Raiser reassured that the World Bank will continue its engagement with Pakistan in the future.