Pakistan’s $250 Million Panda Bond Plan Faces Delays Over Project Site Disputes and Guarantee Conditions
Pakistan’s proposed $250 million Panda bond issuance encounters hurdles over disputed project sites and land issues, as ADB and AIIB guarantees hinge on green project compliance and procedural approvals.
Pakistan Seeks IMF Approval for New Tax to Fund Rs213 Billion Jinnah Medical Complex
Pakistan has approached the IMF for approval to impose a new municipal tax in Islamabad to finance the Rs213 billion Jinnah Medical Complex, while also exploring alternative funding options including budget reallocations and Panda bonds.