Business & Economy Pakistan eyes $250m Panda bond issuance in November to meet financing needs Government also considering $300-500m commercial borrowing through global banks’ consortium Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:58pm
Pakistan Faysal Bank honoured at ADB’s annual Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program Awards 2025 Prestigious recognition highlights FBL’s role in driving innovation and sustainable global trade Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:55pm
Pakistan ADB pledges $3m emergency aid for Pakistan flood victims Bank’s president visits Ravi River, vows support for relief, investment and reforms Published 29 Aug, 2025 09:46pm
Pakistan Senate sub-committee tensions rise over Chinese-led consortium’s document refusal Abro suggests NHA to clarify consortium obligations from ADB Published 29 Aug, 2025 11:27am
Business & Economy ADB may fund $2bn upgrade of Karachi-Rohri rail line to support Reko Diq project Financing aims to modernise Pakistan’s southern railway stretch for copper transport, boosting the country’s mining ambitions. Published 22 Aug, 2025 09:59pm
Business & Economy ADB to provide $410 million package for Reko Diq, sources say The project, among the world’s largest untapped deposits, is expected to start copper and gold output by 2028 and draw major global investors Updated 22 Aug, 2025 04:51pm
Pakistan ADB revises economic growth forecast for Pakistan’s FY2025 ADB warns of downside risk to Asian-Pacific outlook Published 24 Jul, 2025 10:58am
Pakistan ADB warns political turmoil and security risks threaten Pakistan’s economic recovery Bank emphasises maintaining fiscal discipline Published 10 Jul, 2025 09:32am
Business & Economy ADB criticises Pakistan’s costly tax expansion measures amid limited revenue gains Pakistan tripled the size of its formal sector between 2014 and 2021: report Published 09 Jul, 2025 09:06am
Business & Economy ADB rates $15.1 billion Pakistan aid program as ‘highly satisfactory’ ADB emphasizes focused efforts will be needed to overcome structural barriers in energy, health, and education Published 27 Jun, 2025 10:07am
Pakistan Pakistan, ADB signed landmark $300 million, “Subprogram II” loan $800 million financing package will support Pakistan's ongoing macroeconomic recovery efforts. Published 04 Jun, 2025 03:23pm
Business & Economy ADB breaks new ground with surging private sector operations ADB to intensify efforts in eliminating barriers to private sector development Published 27 May, 2025 03:17pm
Business & Economy IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth projection to 2.6% for FY 2025 Unemployment in Pakistan is expected to decrease to 8% in 2025 Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:53am
Business & Economy Reforms take effect, Pakistan’s economy to grow 2.5% in FY2025, says ADB Emma Fan says Pakistan’s economy benefited from improved macroeconomic stability Published 09 Apr, 2025 01:18pm
Business & Economy Government drops plan to shift electricity tariff rebasing date after IMF rejection Finance ministry raised no objections to Power Division’s proposal: sources Published 03 Mar, 2025 11:07am
Business & Economy Pakistan secures $2.75b budget support from ADB over four years New funding comes in the Pakistan's recent $7 billion loan agreement with the IMF Published 28 Oct, 2024 11:43am
Business & Economy Pakistan secures $500m loan from ADB for climate protection Aurangzeb conveys hope for swift implementation Updated 26 Oct, 2024 08:28pm
Business & Economy ADB approves $250m for power transmission network Says its Power Transmission Strengthening Project will help reinforce stability of national grid Updated 18 Nov, 2023 01:55am
Business & Economy ADB pledges to support Pakistan’s economic recovery President Askawa says Islamabad taking ‘quick’ required stabilisation measures Updated 02 May, 2023 03:54pm
Pakistan Pakistan received highest funds from ADB in 2022 Asian Development Bank and its partners provided US$ 5.5 billion for projects in Pakistan Updated 24 Apr, 2023 11:22pm
Must Read ADB ditches Malir Expressway in victory for farmers Massive environmental damage flagged Updated 28 Apr, 2023 04:35pm
Business & Economy ADB green lights $554m package for flood relief efforts in Pakistan Financing includes $5 million grant from Japan Published 12 Dec, 2022 03:01pm
Pakistan Sindh CM urges ADB to meet funds shortfall Says initial estimates show that RS1500 billion are required to construct 1.8 million houses Published 26 Oct, 2022 06:26pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s new debt in pandemic accumulates over $10b: ADB Report reads Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio was the highest in the region at 86 percent in 2019 Published 27 Mar, 2022 10:30am
Pakistan ADB approves $300mn loan for Pakistan’s capital market development The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday approved a $300-million loan to further develop Pakistan’s capital... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:25pm
ایشیائی بینک پاکستان کو مختلف منصوبوں کیلئے 8 بلین ڈالر دے گا اسلام آباد: ایشیائی ترقیاتی بینک نے اگلے تین سالوں کے دوران... Published 20 Mar, 2022 02:24pm
Pakistan Govt, ADB discuss energy programme, reforms Minister lauded ADB’s support in pursuing reforms agenda and various development projects for the country Published 17 Mar, 2022 10:21am
Business Pakistan receives $300 mn from ADB for energy sector reforms The funds received will also help strengthen foreign exchange reserves and stabilise the exchange rate Published 24 Dec, 2021 06:19pm
Business Pakistan inks $1.5b loan agreements with ADB The projects signed today mark ADB’s strong commitment for Pakistan’s post-pandemic recovery and sustainable development, says ADB’s Country Director for Pakistan Yong Ye Updated 22 Dec, 2021 02:05pm
Business ADB to help resolve govt-IMF impasse? Hurley will be visiting Pakistan on an official visit from November 15 to 20 Published 11 Nov, 2021 10:35am