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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…
ADB Plans Multi-Sector Development Projects in Sindh
The Asian Development Bank has outlined a development project pipeline worth around two billion dollars for Sindh, focusing on education, health, transport, housing, skills development,…
ML-1 Railway Project Deal Finalised with ADB
Federal Minister for Pakistan Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said the ML-1 railway project agreement has been finalised with the Asian Development Bank, calling it a…
Pakistan, ADB Move to Deepen Cooperation on Economic Reforms
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to advance structural reforms, strengthen development outcomes and support private sector led growth, with…
Pakistan and ADB Sign Two Significant Programs
The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed two programs: i) the Responsive, Ready, and Resilient Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics…
ADB Upgrades Pakistan’s Economic Growth Forecast for 2025-26
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded Pakistan’s economic growth projections for 2025 and 2026, citing stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter performance, easing inflation, and a milder impact…
ADB Warns Critical Water Emergency in Pakistan
Pakistan’s water crisis has reached an alarming stage, with the Asian Development Bank’s latest Asian Water Development Outlook revealing that more than 80 percent of…
ADB Approves $381 Million for Punjab Agriculture, Education, and Health Programs
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved three development projects worth $381 million to boost agriculture, education, and health services in Punjab, aiming to drive…
