Pakistan, ADB sign 330mn dollars social protection agreement
The agreement was signed by Secretary Economic Affairs Dr. Kazim Niaz and ADB Country Director Emma
Ahsan urges ADB to establish database systems for courts, police
The ADB delegation expressed willingness to enhance Pakistan’s export capacity
ADB launches major initiative to build resilience to melting glaciers
both upstream and downstream communities face greater water and food insecurity
Sindh CM seeks ADB's assistance for water treatment plant in Karachi
The Sindh CM also requested cooperation for solar projects for the homes of flood victims
ADB approves $500mn loan to support climate, disaster resilience in Pakistan
Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and disasters
ADB to provide policy based loan to Pakistan, says Aurangzeb
both sides agreed on the importance of domestic revenue mobilization, regional cooperation
New ADB country director for Pakistan assumes office
Fan will oversee ADB’s operations in Pakistan, including implementation of partnership strategy
ADB's latest report predicts further improvement in Pakistan's economy
It also deemed a well-regulated monetary policy necessary for keeping inflation at about 15%
Pakistan's recovery 'constrained' by moderate confidence, high inflation eroding purchasing power: ADB
Says prices to ease amid fiscal consolidation, better availability of food and key imported inputs
ADB okays $180m for water supply, solid waste management in Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur
Pakistan’s urban centres lack infrastructure to provide basic services
ADB approves $250mn in loans to help stabilise Pakistan's national grid: report
ADB approves $250mn in loans to help stabilise Pakistan's national grid: report
Food prices owing to weaker rupee, supply shortages will push Pakistan inflation: ADB
Says political stability following general elections later this year will boost business confidence
Pakistan needs reforms as suggested by International Monetary Fund: ADB
Says country suffered from poor growth, alarming inflation last fiscal year
Developing Asia on track to grow faster in 2023 – ADB
Growth in Southeast Asia is now expected at 4.6% this year and 4.9% next year
ADB appreciates reforms for sustainable economic development
ADB appreciates reforms for sustainable economic development
By 2030 Pakistan, Central Asian nations' energy needs to increase by 30%, ADB
Area will require more energy due to growing populations, Karik Outlook Report
Pakistan's energy sector needs nearly $155bn investment until 2030: report
Pakistan’s energy sector needs nearly $155bn investment until 2030: report
Pak-ADB sign five financing agreements worth $775m
Pak-ADB sign five financing agreements worth $775m
Pakistan declared second most expensive country in South Asia region
Pakistan declared second most expensive country in South Asia region
ADB approves $100 mln to improve skills training in Pakistan
ADB approves $100 mln to improve skills training in Pakistan
ADB approves flood assistance package for Pakistan
ADB approves flood assistance package for Pakistan
ADB okays $540m for flood-affected areas, climate catastrophe
ADB approves $540mn for rehabilitation of flood-affected areas, climate
Punjab irked by Centre's 'refusal' to sign Greater Thal Canal loan deal with ADB
Punjab irked by Centre's 'refusal' to sign Greater Thal Canal loan deal with ADB
New ADB programme to accelerate development of climate projects in Southeast Asia
New ADB programme to accelerate development of climate projects in Southeast Asia
ADB provides $100mln to strengthen KPK's health system
ADB provides $100mln to strengthen KPK’s health system
SBP receives $1.5bn from ADB: Finance Minister
The $1.5 billion countercyclical support is part of a significant response package: ADB
ADB's $1.5b BRACE Program to go a long way to help flood victims, building resilience: PM
ADB's $1.5b BRACE Program to go a long way to help flood victims, building resilience, says PM
ADB assures Pakistan to approve $1.5bln for BRACE
Finance Minister thanked the President ADB for support provided over the years.
ADB plans $14 bn to ease food crisis, promote long-term food security in Asia, Pacific
The assistance expands ADB's already significant support for food security in the region.
ADB approves $100 mln to improve secondary healthcare in KP
The program will help improve the delivery of health services.
Pakistan economy to slow in FY 2023 amid strong climate headwinds: ADB
Pakistan's economy is forecast to slow to 3.5% in fiscal year (FY) 2023.
Rate hikes, Ukraine war, China woes dim Asia growth outlook -ADB
For 2023, the ADB expects the region's economy to expand 4.9%.
ADB to provide relief, rehabilitation package to Pakistan
The package will support development and financial stability of the agriculture sector.
ADB's ongoing sovereign portfolio in Pakistan includes 48 loans worth $8.42bn
ADB's ongoing sovereign portfolio in Pakistan includes 48 loans worth $8.42bn
ADB provided $1.31bn to Pakistan in 2021 for social sector development
ADB provided $1.31bn to Pakistan in 2021 for social sector development
ADB assures Pakistan of its support to build resilience, mitigate climate crisis
ADB assures Pakistan of its support to build resilience, mitigate climate crisis
Structural reforms a prime focus of government: Miftah
Miftah expressed gratitude to ADB delegation for their continuous collaboration.
ADB indicates additional support of $2.5bln in upcoming fiscal year
ADB indicates additional support of $2.5bln in upcoming fiscal year
ADB indicates additional support of $2.5bln in upcoming fiscal year
ADB indicates additional support of $2.5bln in upcoming fiscal year
ADB commits $3.23 bn for Pakistan in 2021 to boost pandemic response, promote green recovery
The commitment made by the ADB in 2021 includes loans and guarantees, grants, equity investments.
Conference on green economy and food security held at CAREC Institute
Conference on green economy and food security held at CAREC Institute
Pakistan's economic growth to moderate to 4% in FY22: ADB
Inflation declined to 8.9% in FY2021 but is expected to pick up in FY2022 to around 11%: ADB
ADB trims Asia growth forecast as price pressures rise
Inflation was expected to reach 3.7 percent, compared with 2.5 percent in 2021.
ADB approves $300 mln loan to develop Pakistan's capital markets
The ADB said it was committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia
ADB to support domestic resource mobilization in Pakistan: Omar Ayub
ADB to support domestic resource mobilization in Pakistan
ADB vice president assures PM of bank's support to Pakistan
ADB vice president assures PM of bank’s support to Pakistan
Pakistan receives 15m Covid-19 vaccine doses from ADB
The doses are meant to help Pakistan in its fight against the pandemic.
Pakistan, ADB sign six financing agreements of $1.543b in diverse sectors
These agreements include 300 million dollars policy-based loan.
ADB's inflation forecast should be a wake-up call for government: Sherry Rehman
ADB's inflation forecast should be a wake-up call for government: Sherry Rehman
ADB forecasts Pakistan's growth to reach 4% in FY22
Pakistan's economy is on the path to recovery: ADB
ADB lauds Pakistan's role in evacuation of its personnel from Afghanistan
President Asian Development Bank appreciated Pakistan’s role in facilitating evacuation
COVID-19 threatens Asia and Pacific's progress on SDGs: ADB
Asia and the Pacific's economy has grown at a robust pace in recent years
ADB approves $235 million to upgrade highway
The project will expand the 222-kilometer Shikarpur–Rajanpur section of the N55
ADB approves $500 million to procure COVID-19 vaccines for Pakistan
The project builds on ADB’s earlier support for Pakistan’s COVID-19 response.
ADB disbursed $1.78 billion to Pakistan in 2020
The funds were channeled through the government’s flagship poverty alleviation program
ADB predicts 2pc growth in FY21, 4pc by FY22
The central bank has kept its policy rate at 7.0 percent to support economic recovery.
ADB approved loans worth $1.733 billion for Pakistan in 2020
Asian Development Bank has approved loans worth $1.733 billion for Pakistan.
ADB approves $300m for hydropower plant to boost clean energy in Pakistan
Pakistan is highly vulnerable to climate change
Pakistan, ADB reiterate to expand economic portfolio
Khusro Bakhtyar appreciated ADB's role as a trusted development partner of Pakistan
New focus on SDGs needed to rebuild after COVID-19: ADB
Asia and the Pacific were already off track to meet these ambitious goals: ADB
ADB sells $2 billion 10-Year Global Benchmark Bond
ADB plans to raise around $30 billion to $35 billion from the capital markets in 2021.
ADB's new 5-year partnership strategy to lift Pakistan's growth, resilience, competitiveness
ADB’s assistance over the next 5 years prioritizes support for three interlinked pillars
ADB calls for reforms to build resilient education systems amid COVID-19
Education and training systems have experienced unprecedented disruptions due to COVID-19
Pakistan needs nearly $6 billion annual investment for water supply, sanitation: ADB
Water risks must be assessed and controlled to lessen economic impacts: ADB
Managing water resources effectively becoming increasingly critical in Asia, Pacific: ADB
Asia and the Pacific has achieved impressive economic growth
ADB's report on recovery of Pakistan's economy highly encouraging: Khusro Bakhtyar
ADB has also revised growth projections for South Asia from -6.8% to -6.1% for the year 2020.
ADB joins 11 development banks, IMF in launching first joint report on financing SDGs
ADB president said it is more important than ever to focus on the core targets of the SDGs
Pakistan, ADB sign $2m grant agreement for COVID-19 Emergency Response
The agreement was signed in federal capital on Tuesday.
ADB approves $300 million loan to develop capital markets in Pakistan
Pakistan’s capital markets play a limited role in financial intermediation and resource mobilization
ADB approves $1m grant to build energy efficient centralized air-conditioning systems
Up to 50% of energy consumed in public buildings in developing cities is used by inefficient CACs.
Pakistan likely to experience broad economic recovery in FY 2021: ADB
Pakistan achieved notable success in containing health, economic challenge presented by COVID19: ADB
Tripartite meeting on ADB funded projects worth $6.6bn held
The minister appreciated the role of ADB in supporting the development agenda of Pakistan.
ADB to provide technical assistance for sustainable agriculture development
The ADB has expressed interest in supporting research and capacity building in agriculture sector.
ADB's COVID-19 response reaches $9.3 billion to end July 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact across our developing member countries
Pakistan signs agreements worth $1,500 million with WB, ADB, AIDB
The funds will be disbursed to Pakistan in the next few days.
ADB, Pakistan sign $5.28 Mn grant to strengthen Pakistan's Covid-19 response
ADB, Pakistan sign $5.28 Mn grant to strengthen Pakistan's Covid-19 response
ADB releases annual report of development effectiveness
Proportion of ADB operations supporting climate change mitigation and/or adaptation increased to 59%
ADB to provide Pakistan concessional loan worth $15m
The loan will be primarily for urban development projects in Punjab
ADB sells $4.5 billion year global benchmark bond
ADB plans to raise around $28 billion from the capital markets in 2020
ADB ventures raises $50 million, exceeding fund capitalization target
ADB Ventures was established in January to support and invest in technology-driven businesses
ADB triples Covid-19 response package to $20 billion
The package expands ADB’s $ 6.5 billion initial response announced on March 18
ADB announces $6.5bn initial response to COVID-19 pandemic
Pandemic demands a coordinated response and strong collaboration among countries and organizations.
Asian Development Bank headquarters closed after coronavirus scare
Asian Development Bank headquarters closed after coronavirus scare.
COVID-19 outbreak to have significant economic impact on developing Asia
The magnitude of the economic losses will depend on how the outbreak evolves
ADB approves $15 million for development projects in Punjab
The loan will fund the preparation of spatial master plans, detailed engineering designs etc.
A weekly review: KSE-100 strengthens to 11-month high
The index was last seen trading above 41,000 points in February 2019.
Rs10.56 billion released for ADB-funded projects in KP
Funds for major projects have been approved, under the new release policy.
IMF to meet on Dec 19 for approving $453 million for Pakistan
According to the IMF's website, the board will review Pakistan's economic growth.
Signs of Pakistan's economic stability emerging in FY20: AD Outlook 2019 Update
The ADB has released its Asian Development Outlook 2019 Update.
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves swell to nine-month high of $17.29 billion
In the current financial year, foreign exchange reserves have increased by $3.10 billion.
ADB, Pakistan sign $1.3 billion loan agreement
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar was present on the occasion.
