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  "id": 16923068,
  "title": "World Bank rates progress on KP hydropower, renewable energy project 'moderately unsatisfactory'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/world-bank-rates-progress-on-kp-hydropower-renewable-energy-project-16923068",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T16:00:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn Business",
    "slug": "dawn-business",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2040474/world-bank-rates-progress-on-kp-hydropower-renewable-energy-project-moderately-unsatisfactory"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, the World Bank expressed disappointment with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hydropower and Renewable Energy Development project's progress, describing it as \"moderately unsatisfactory\" and highlighting \"substantial risk\" to the $727 million loan. The Washington-based lending agency rated the project's implementation progress as \"moderately satisfactory\" but warned of substantial risks across various categories.\n\nThe World Bank's public statement revealed that the project, approved in September 2020, aimed to strengthen provincial institutions and increase renewable energy generation. However, the overall risk rating as \"substantial\" stemmed from macroeconomic, institutional capacity, fiduciary issues, and environmental and social parameters.\n\nThe bank noted that the Gabral-Kalam Hydropower Project had made significant strides, with civil works commencement, progress on land acquisition, and advancements in the electro-mechanical works procurement. Despite these achievements, the project's implementation faced challenges in timely execution, contract management, and compliance with environmental and social standards.\n\nThe original loan package, worth $727 million, included $594 million for hydropower development and renewable energy, $59 million for environmental and social management, $55 million for institutional strengthening, and $15 million for financial charges. As of the latest update, only $3.95 million and $34 million had been disbursed from the market-based $200 million loan and concessional $240 million loan, respectively.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Wednesday dubbed the progress on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hydropower and Renewable Energy Development project “moderately unsatisfactory”, with “substantial risk” to its $727 million loan meant for strengthening provincial institutions and increasing renewable energy generation. In its public disclosure , the Washington-based lending agency rated the progress towards…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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