World Bank President Ajay Banga arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for a four-day official visit focused on economic reforms, development priorities, and long-term cooperation between Islamabad and the global lending institution.

During the visit, which runs until February 4, Banga is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and federal ministers overseeing finance, energy, and economic affairs. Officials are expected to brief him on Pakistan’s reform agenda, key development projects, and ongoing policy challenges, according to government sources.

Discussions are also expected to include progress on a proposed 10-year Country Partnership Framework under which the World Bank plans to extend up to $20 billion in financial support to Pakistan by 2035. Sources said the framework aims to align World Bank assistance with Pakistan’s long-term development and economic stability goals.

Following his arrival, Banga visited Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, where he participated in religious rituals and was presented with a traditional siropa by members of the Sikh community. He was received by the minister for minority affairs and local district officials.

The World Bank president later visited the Taxila Museum, where he was briefed on Pakistan’s archaeological heritage.

Officials said further meetings and site visits are planned during the remainder of the trip as Pakistan and the World Bank continue engagement on development financing and institutional reforms.