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Federal Govt Plans $500 Million ADB Loan to Support Pension Reforms
The federal government has prepared a plan to borrow a further $500 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support pension reforms. The loan…
ML-1 Railway Cost Cut to $6.8 Billion as Global Lenders Line Up to Fund It
Several major international financial institutions have shown interest in financing the 1,800km Karachi-Peshawar Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project, whose estimated cost has been revised down…
Privatisation Commission Approves ADB Deal to Privatise Islamabad Airport
The Privatisation Commission Board has approved the signing of a transaction advisory services agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the outsourcing of operations…
ADB Cuts FY2027 Growth Outlook of Pakistan to 3.7% Amid Surging Inflation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released its Asian Development Outlook for July 2026. The report delivers tough news for Pakistan. The ADB has revised…
Sindh Board Exams to Get Digital Overhaul Under ADB-Backed Plan
The Sindh government has decided to introduce modern technology and an international-standard examination system across all educational boards in the province. Universities and Boards Minister…
ADB Approves $700 Million to Reform Pakistan Insurance Sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700 million loan to modernise the struggling insurance sector of Pakistan and reduce significant financial vulnerabilities. Currently,…
Pakistan Single Window Wins Prestigious Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Innovation Award 2026
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has achieved a major international milestone by winning the prestigious Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Innovation Award 2026, recognizing the country’s efforts in…
External Loans Surge 83 Percent to $11 Billion in 10 months
Pakistan received $11 billion in external loans between July 2025 and April 2026, representing an 83 percent rise compared with the $6 billion secured during…
Pakistan Seeks ADB Financing for Main Line-1 Project After China Setback
Pakistan has shifted its focus to securing financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) after failing to obtain Chinese funding for the multi-billion-dollar Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway upgrade project.…
Pakistan Launches First Panda Bond in China Market
Pakistan has successfully completed its first Panda Bond issuance in China’s domestic market, securing strong investor demand and marking a milestone in international financing diversification.…
ADB Upgrades Pakistan’s GDP Growth Rate to 3.5% for FY2026 Amid Global Risks
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded Pakistan’s economic growth forecast. For the current fiscal year (FY2026), the ADB now expects a 3.5% real GDP…
ADB Urges Pakistan to Fix Tax Barriers to Unlock Fintech Growth
Pakistan must place tax clarity, lower rates, and simplified compliance at the center of its fintech strategy if it wants to compete regionally, the Asian…
Pakistan Secures Major ADB Funding for Coastal and Farm Resilience
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed two major climate resilience projects worth $304.5 million, aimed at protecting coastal communities in Sindh…
