ADB Prioritises Karachi–Rohri Rail Corridor to Support Reko Diq Logistics Under ML-1
A high-level Asian Development Bank mission has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising the Karachi–Rohri rail corridor under the ML-1 framework to improve port connectivity and facilitate cargo movement from the Reko Diq project.
ADB Warns $360M Carec Tranche-III Loan May Expire as NHA Faces Road Project Delays
Asian Development Bank cautions that $360 million allocated for Carec Tranche-III highway project could lapse by 2027 due to delays in NHA road construction and procurement controversies.
Pakistan Secures $304.5m ADB Climate Financing for Coastal Resilience and Low-Carbon Agriculture
Pakistan has signed $304.5 million worth of climate-focused financing agreements with the Asian Development Bank to strengthen coastal resilience in Sindh and promote climate-resilient, low-carbon agriculture in Punjab.
ADB Announces $2 Billion Sindh Project Pipeline to Boost Education, Health, and Coastal Resilience
The Asian Development Bank reveals a $2 billion project pipeline for Sindh, targeting education, health, transport, housing, skills development, and coastal resilience, with emphasis on timely implementation and human capital development.
Pakistan Secures $61.8 Million from ADB for Railways, Quetta BRT, and Balochistan Water Projects
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank signed agreements for $61.8 million to support major development projects in railways, urban transport in Quetta, and water sector development in Balochistan, strengthening sustainable economic growth.
ADB Clears $381 Million to Modernise Punjab’s Agriculture, STEM Education and Nursing Workforce
The Asian Development Bank has approved $381 million for three major development projects in Punjab focused on agriculture mechanisation, STEM education and healthcare workforce reforms to accelerate economic growth in the province.
ADB Commits Additional $48 Million to Advance Balochistan Water Development Project
The Asian Development Bank has approved an additional $48 million to complete key components of Balochistan’s water development project, aiming to strengthen irrigation, improve water management, and support climate-resilient growth in the province.
ADB Approves $330 Million Financing to Strengthen Pakistan’s Clean Energy Transmission Network
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $330 million financing package to expand Pakistan’s clean energy transmission capacity, supporting the evacuation of hydropower and renewable energy while advancing national power sector reforms.
SECP and ADB Promote We-Finance Code to Advance Women’s Financial Inclusion
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, held an awareness session in Karachi on the We-Finance Code, a framework designed to institutionalize gender-sensitive financial services and empower women in Pakistan’s economy.
Pakistan prepares to debut Panda Bond with ADB backing
Pakistan is preparing to launch its first-ever Panda Bond with support from the Asian Development Bank, marking a milestone in tapping Chinese capital markets. The move reflects growing international confidence in Pakistan’s economic reforms and will be backed by expanded ADB cooperation in climate resilience, infrastructure, and financial sector development.