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PM Shehbaz to Decide Rs170B ADB Road Project Fate Soon
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to make a crucial decision on the Rs. 170 billion CAREC Tranche-III road project, following the submission of an…
ADB Flags Pakistan Pension Scheme as Major Threat to Public Finances
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned that Pakistan’s pension scheme for government employees is creating serious financial pressure. Without a proper funding system, the…
USF Pakistan Faces Cash-Flow Hurdles Despite Funds
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The Universal Service Fund (USF Pakistan), despite holding substantial funds on its books, is grappling with cash-flow challenges that hamper its operations, the Asian Development…
Pakistan’s 5G Rollout Stalls Amid High Taxes, Low ARPU, and Power Outages
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Pakistan’s journey toward 5G faces serious roadblocks, as highlighted in a recent Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. Despite global momentum toward 5G, Pakistan’s telecom sector…
ADB Pushes Pakistan to Make and Export More Smartphones
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has identified the Pakistan Smartphone Industry as a key area for potential economic growth, urging the government to introduce targeted…
Govt Urged to Utilize Telecom Funds for Rural Fiber Expansion
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called on the Pakistani government to make better use of telecom sector funds by prioritizing fiber optic expansion into…
ADB Warns Pakistan of Risk from High Digital Taxes
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cautioned Pakistan that its steep and inconsistent taxes on digital infrastructure pose a serious risk to foreign investment, growth,…
ADB Urges Reforms to Boost Pakistan IT Sector
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has emphasized that Pakistan must improve its regulatory environment and infrastructure to strengthen the Pakistan IT sector and enhance digital…
Pakistan, ADB Partner on Rs14 Billion Women Loan Facility
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The government has disbursed Rs14 billion in loans to over 193,000 women under its Women Inclusive Finance Programme, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced during the…
ADB Board Approves Loan for Pakistan Despite Indian Outcry
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has officially approved an $800 million financing package for Pakistan, despite vocal opposition from India. The ADB loan for Pakistan…
P@SHA-ADB Strategic Alliance to Advance Pakistan’s Digital Transformation
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ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move poised to catalyze Pakistan’s digital transformation, the Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA) has entered into a…
EV Adoption May Cost Pakistan $5.68 Billion in Fuel Tax Revenue
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A new study from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) titled “Road Maintenance Financing and Cost Recovery Options” predicts that Pakistan’s road infrastructure will take a…
Pakistan set to get another loan for infrastructure from the Asian Development Bank
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Pakistan will get support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under its Country Partnership Strategy with Pakistan (2021–2025). The assistance is aimed at building liveable…
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