Pakistan Prepares Historic Panda Bond Debut as Finance Minister Projects Economic Recovery
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announces Pakistan will enter the Chinese capital market next week with a 250 million dollar Panda bond to boost foreign reserves.
Asian Development Bank Unveils 70 Billion Dollar Initiative to Transform Pakistans Power Grid and Digital Future
The ADB announces a massive regional energy and digital project to expand cross-border electricity trade and broadband access, offering a solution to Pakistans power sector crisis.
Pakistan Prepares to Enter Chinese Capital Market with 250 Million Dollar Panda Bond Issuance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms Pakistan is in final stages of launching a 250 million dollar Panda bond in China to diversify international funding sources.
Asian Development Bank Commits USD 3.67 Billion to Pakistan for Fiscal Stability and Gender Inclusivity
ADB annual report reveals USD 3.67 billion in new commitments for Pakistan in 2025 focusing on debt reduction women empowerment and STEM education.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and ADB President Reaffirm Strategic Cooperation at IMF Meetings
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank discussed the inaugural Panda Bond credit enhancement and fertilizer supply chain stability during the 2026 Spring Meetings.
ADB Announces Emergency Financial Support for APAC Nations to Counter Middle East Conflict Impact
The Asian Development Bank has launched a fast-disbursing financial package to help member countries mitigate energy price volatility and supply chain disruptions.
ADB Warns Pakistan’s Census Data Gap Limits Analysis of Climate Impact on Workers
The Asian Development Bank has warned that Pakistan’s census lacks employment status data, limiting analysis of how heat stress and air pollution affect workers and labour productivity.
SBP Implements WE-Finance Code to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-FI) Code, bringing together 23 banks and development partners to enhance women-led businesses’ access to finance and promote inclusive economic growth.
Asian Development Bank Revises Pakistan’s Economic Growth Forecast Upwards for FY26
The Asian Development Bank has upgraded Pakistan’s economic growth forecast for FY26, citing reduced flood impact, higher public investment, and stabilizing inflation, while South Asia’s overall growth outlook remains robust.
ADB Commits Over $10 Billion to Boost CAREC Connectivity, Clean Energy and Digital Transformation by 2030
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a major financial commitment of more than $10 billion to support the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) programme by 2030, marking one of the most significant regional investment plans in recent years.