EconomyADB approves $500 million loan to strengthen Pakistan’s climate resilience Arshad KhanNovember 19, 2024June 21, 20260The agreement was signed by ADB Country Director Emma Fan and Pakistan’s Secretary of Economic Affairs, Kazim Niaz. ADB approves…
EconomyADB approves $500 million loan for Pakistan to support climate resilience Arshad KhanOctober 29, 2024October 18, 20250The program supports enhanced capacity for disaster risk mapping and modeling for investment and development decisions. ADB approves $500 million…
EntertainmentIslamabad set to get modern cinemas soon Arshad KhanSeptember 12, 2024October 19, 20251The meeting also decided to hire transaction advisory services for the IT Park in Sector G-10. Islamabad set to get…
NationalADB warns Pakistan about potential water shortage due to population increase Arshad KhanAugust 19, 2024October 2, 20250Pakistan is projected to rank 23rd globally for severe water shortages, with 43 percent of the urban population already lacking…
NationalPakistan’s urban population to reach 99.4 million by 2030: Here’s how Arshad KhanAugust 18, 2024October 2, 20250Despite this population shift, the economic situation remains uncertain, with the report indicating that urban population growth has slowed since…
EconomyADB approves $40 Million loan for Pakistan Arshad KhanJuly 26, 2024October 2, 20251The project will offer conditional cash grants for livestock, agriculture, small businesses, and e-commerce. MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB)…
EconomyPakistan has the highest cost of living in Asia: Asian Development Bank Arshad KhanApril 14, 2024October 2, 20251In the past, the ADB gave an optimistic economic outlook for Pakistan, close to official forecasts. ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development…
EconomyLargest recipient of ADB: Pakistan took loans worth $5.58bn in 2022 Arshad KhanApril 25, 2023October 2, 20253Amounts received include $2.67bn concessional funding. Largest recipient of ADB: Pakistan took loans worth $5.58bn in 2022. Owing to the…
EconomyPakistan requires $62bn to $155bn for energy sector till 2030: ADB Arshad KhanDecember 25, 2022October 2, 20250Power, energy sector need most significant investments. Pakistan requires $62bn to $155bn for energy sector till 2030: ADB. The Asian…
EconomyADB approves $100m loan for skills training in Pakistan Arshad KhanDecember 14, 2022October 2, 20253The Asian Development Bank approved a $100 million loan to help improve technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in…