Pakistan, ADB sign $300m ‘Subprogram II’ loan ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday signed a $300 million loan... Updated 05 Jun, 2025 08:43am
Markets Stocks soar to all-time high level KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed at a new all-time high level on Tuesday driven by positive... Published 04 Jun, 2025 03:03am
Print ADB approves $800m financing for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday approved an $800 million programme to strengthen fiscal... Updated 04 Jun, 2025 09:46am
Markets ADB, Punjab govt to launch ‘Agri e-Mechanization Project’ LAHORE: The Asian Development Bank and the Punjab government have reached a mutual understanding on launching the... Published 01 Jun, 2025 03:03am
Business & Finance Pakistan, ADB eye carbon markets as next frontier for green growth Authorities in Islamabad and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to chart a collaborative strategy on... Published 29 May, 2025 01:42pm
Pakistan Sindh govt plans to introduce e-bus service in more cities KARACHI: After the success of the electric bus service in Karachi, the Sindh government has expedited plans to... Published 28 May, 2025 06:32am
Print IMF projects Pakistan’s external financing needs at $19.316bn ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s gross external financing needs at $19.316... Updated 19 May, 2025 09:47am
Pakistan Red Line BRT project: Sharjeel reviews progress KARACHI: A meeting was held in Karachi, chaired by the Senior Minister of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon, to review the... Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am
World ADB president calls for collective action to solve complex challenges The uncertainties facing Asia and the Pacific are also an opportunity to build a more resilient and sustainable... Published 05 May, 2025 06:38pm
Business & Finance ADB to scale up food security support to $40bn by 2030 Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Sunday that it will expand its financial commitment to food and nutrition... Published 04 May, 2025 06:11pm
Print Macroeconomic improvement: Fiscal discipline, policy reforms will be crucial for Pakistan: ADB ISLAMABAD: Continued efforts toward fiscal consolidation and policy reforms will be the key to improvements in... Updated 29 Apr, 2025 08:46am
Print Aurangzeb showcases economic reforms, secures global support Concludes fourth day of his visit to Washington Updated 26 Apr, 2025 01:52pm
Editorials Growth rate downgrade EDITORIAL: Asian Development Bank has downgraded Pakistan’s growth rate to 2.5 percent for the current year, against... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Print Outlook tied to reform success: ADB cuts growth forecast to 2.5pc ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025 down... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 08:44am
Pakistan ADB projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 2.5%, inflation at 6% Pakistan’s growth is projected to remain steady at 2.5% in fiscal year 2025 and improve to 3% in fiscal year 2026,... Updated 09 Apr, 2025 11:54pm
Editorials Protecting digital frontiers EDITORIAL: In recent years, Pakistan has seen rapid advancements in digitalisation of its economy, with the ... Published 04 Apr, 2025 05:22am
Print Digital financial services: Govt, regulators must develop frameworks: ADB ISLAMABAD: The government and regulatory authorities must move quickly to establish frameworks for digital financial... Updated 25 Mar, 2025 09:27am
Pakistan NHMP still do not record precise coordinates of road crashes ISLAMABAD: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) still do not record the precise coordinates of road... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Business & Finance Work on ADB-aided mass transit plan set to commence ISLAMABAD: Work on the Mass Transit Master Plan 2030 is set to commence, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB)... Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:28am
Print Tariff readjustment: MoF weighs impact of DFIs’ joint letter ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) is reportedly weighing the impact of a joint letter written by eight... Updated 12 Mar, 2025 09:23am
Business & Finance 8 DFIs criticise ‘unilateral’ clean energy talks KARACHI: Pakistan’s unilateral renegotiation of clean power contracts will undermine investor confidence and be... Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Print Project agreement: ADB tells LESCO to submit ‘AEFS’ for FY24 ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has asked Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) to submit Audited... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 08:51am
Opinion Rethinking energy sector reforms Recently, eight multilateral development finance institutions, including the Asian Development Bank and ... Updated 24 Feb, 2025 07:17am
Print CAREC Corridor Project: Chinese-led JV wins all four packages of Tranche-III ISLAMABAD: A Chinese-led joint venture has won all four packages of Tranche-III of the Central Asian Regional... Updated 13 Feb, 2025 09:29am
Print ADB experts arrive to assess port-rail link KARACHI: A team of consultants from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) visited the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) as part... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:44am
Pakistan ADB delegation informed: Punjab govt improving nursing curriculum LAHORE: The Punjab government is improving the nursing curriculum while steps are also being taken for capacity... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Business & Finance ADB, SECP collaborate to enhance gender diversity in NBMFCs ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) conducted ... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am
Print Power distribution: $200m loan inked with ADB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed $200 million loan agreement for power distribution... Updated 01 Jan, 2025 09:23am
Pakistan Disaster response centres: ADB recommends legislative framework, funding ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended to Pakistan for putting in place legislation, protocols... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:12am
Pakistan ADB delegation meets CDA chief ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa held a meeting with a delegation from... Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am