ADB urges Pakistan to introduce 5 percent GST on digital transactions to boost e-commerce and document economy
The Asian Development Bank has recommended Pakistan adopt a uniform 5 percent GST on digital transactions, alongside broader reforms, to strengthen its digital economy, attract investment, and close gaps in e-commerce and documentation.
Khushhali Bank Joins SBP and ADB Drive to Advance Women-Focused Banking in Pakistan
Khushhali Microfinance Bank becomes part of the State Bank of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank’s Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code, reinforcing its commitment to delivering secure and accessible financial services to women across Pakistan.
ADB Flags Political Instability, Security Risks and External Shocks as Top Threats to Pakistan’s Economic Recovery
The Asian Development Bank has highlighted political uncertainty, security threats, and external shocks as serious obstacles to Pakistan’s economic recovery, urging structural reforms and stronger private sector engagement to secure sustainable growth.
ADB Backs Pakistan’s WE Finance Code to Boost Funding for Women Entrepreneurs
The Asian Development Bank has thrown its weight behind Pakistan’s new WE Finance Code, aiming to open doors for women-led businesses by expanding their access to finance.
Pakistan Secures $1 Billion Financing Deal with Middle Eastern Banks in ADB-Backed Breakthrough
Pakistan finalizes a $1 billion syndicated finance deal with Middle Eastern banks, backed by the Asian Development Bank’s policy guarantee, signaling renewed investor confidence and macroeconomic stability.