Pakistan eyes stronger debt management support from World Bank

April 14, 2026 (MLN):  Pakistan and the World Bank Group have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening financial cooperation, with Pakistan highlighting a diversified financing strategy on the sidelines of the world Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026. The government emphasized the use of instruments such as Sukuk and ESG-linked financing, efforts to access non-traditional markets, and ongoing…

Hundreds in Bury seek help from debt relief scheme

Recent government figures show that 249 residents in Bury entered the Breathing Space scheme in 2025, which offers legal protection from creditors, including a pause on creditor action and no interest or charges for up to 60 days. Also known as the Debt Respite Scheme, Breathing Space was introduced in 2021 to give people time…