WB director, Planning minister discuss rehabilitation projects in flood-hit areas.

ISLAMABAD -- World Bank (WB) Country Director for Pakistan Najy Benhassine Thursday called on Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed and discussed the progress and implementation of the rehabilitation and reconstruction projects in the flood-affected areas.

Secretary Awais Manzur Sumra and senior officials of the Ministry also attended the meeting that reviewed the current status of the projects' implementation, a news release said.

The two sides discussed the WB-funded projects related to infrastructure development, energy, environment and other flood-affected rehabilitation.

The WB country director appreciated the work of the caretaker government especially the...