Pakistan, ADB Sign $730 Million Deals for Power Transmission and SOE Reforms
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank sign agreements worth $730 million for power transmission strengthening and state-owned enterprise reforms, aiming to improve energy reliability, infrastructure resilience, and operational efficiency.
Pakistan’s Reliance on ADB and World Bank Loans Raises Long-Term Dependency Concerns
Pakistan’s latest financing from the Asian Development Bank and World Bank has revived concerns among economists over growing debt dependence, policy influence, and the country’s struggle to achieve sustainable, self-financed growth.
Saleem Zia Assumes Role as Chairman of State Life Insurance Board to Strengthen Governance and Institutional Oversight
Former Senator Saleem Zia has been appointed Chairman of the State Life Insurance Corporation Board by the Federal Government, signaling a renewed focus on governance and strategic oversight within Pakistan’s largest state-owned insurance entity.