ADB Calls for Reform-Linked Panda Bonds and Lower Guarantees in Pakistan’s Future Financing
The Asian Development Bank has recommended integrating Pakistan’s Sustainable Financing Framework into the PSDP and reducing guarantee coverage for future Panda Bond issuances.
Pakistan Receives Global Recognition for Inaugural Sustainable Panda Bond
Pakistan has received the 2026 APAC Climate Bonds Awards’ Pioneer Sustainable Sovereign Panda Bond Issuer Award for its CNY1.75 billion sustainable development bond.
ADB Targets October Completion for ML-1 Railway Project Design
The Asian Development Bank aims to finalise the Main Line-1 railway project design by October 2026 before moving towards procurement and subsequent implementation stages.
ADB to Expand Support for Punjab Agriculture, Health, Education and Water Projects
Asian Development Bank agrees to expand cooperation with Punjab on agriculture, healthcare, education, clean water, technical skills and electric buses.
ADB Considers $1.1 Billion Financing For Pakistan Railways ML 1 Upgrade
Asian Development Bank is considering $1.1 billion financing to upgrade the 480 kilometre Karachi Rohri section of Pakistan Railways Main Line 1 with modern infrastructure and signalling.
ADB Announces Additional $200 Million Loan To Modernize Pakistan Revenue Administration
Asian Development Bank plans an additional $200 million loan to support Pakistan’s revenue administration reforms, digital infrastructure, tax compliance, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
PM Shehbaz, ADB Discuss Early Groundbreaking Of ML-1 Railway Project
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and ADB Vice President Yingming Yang discuss early groundbreaking of ML-1 and cooperation under Pakistan’s Country Partnership Strategy 2026-2030.
Pakistan And ADB Chart Priorities For Country Partnership Strategy 2026-2030
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank agree on priority interventions under the Country Partnership Strategy 2026-2030, focusing on infrastructure, private sector, exports, energy, food security, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Technology.
ADB Approves $400 Million For Border Infrastructure And Digital Upgrades In Pakistan And CAREC
Asian Development Bank approves $400 million under its BUILD programme to modernize road and rail border crossings across 11 CAREC countries including Pakistan.
Pakistan Set to Benefit From ADB Backed Border Logistics Upgrade Facility
Asian Development Bank to approve border facility for Pakistan to enhance regional trade, logistics, and digital connectivity within CAREC.