ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Policy-Based Loan (PBL) under the Insurance Transformation Programme (ITP), Sub-Program 1 (SP-1), amounting to USD 700 million, including USD 250 million on concessional terms.
Muhammad Humair Karim Kidwai, Secretary, Economic Affairs Division expressed appreciation for ADB’s role as a trusted development partner and its continued support to Pakistan to complement its development initiatives. He emphasized that the Insurance Transformation Program aims to strengthen the resilience of Pakistan’s financial sector and promote sustainable finance through comprehensive reforms. The program seeks to enhance risk management mechanisms for households and businesses while mobilizing long-term contractual savings to support capital market development and economic growth. He further emphasized that the Program is aligned with National Economic Transformation Plan (2024-2029), i.e. URAAN Pakis-tan, along with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s 5-year roadmap for insurance sector development, Pakistan’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy, and National Climate Change Policy.
Secretary, Economic Affairs Division, commended the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders and acknowledged the valuable contributions of the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), and the Economic Affairs Division in successfully completing the policy actions under the program.
Deputy Country Director, ADB PRM, Hussain Haider, expressed appreciation for Government of Pakistan’s strong commitment to this program. He emphasized the significance of this transformational program as it aims to liberalize market entry, ensure fair competition, expand private insurer participation in public assets, and strengthen regulation and consumer protection.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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