Asian Development Bank
Pakistan, ADB explore ways to further strengthen cooperation in Manila meeting
Pakistan Foreign Ministry says, the two sides ‘reaffirmed their more than six-decade-long Pakistan–ADB partnership and explored ways to further strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, climate resilience, regional connectivity, and sustainable economic growth.'
July 22, 2026
Pakistan, ADB push to fast-track Karachi-Rohri ML-1 railway project
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank agreed to fast-track approvals and documentation for the Karachi–Rohri ML-1 railway section, as Islamabad pushes to begin construction this year under the broader Karachi-to-Peshawar railway modernization project.
May 22, 2026
ADB approves $540M Pakistan SOE reforms, Sindh coastal resilience projects
The Asian Development Bank approves $540 million for Pakistan to support state-owned enterprise reforms and boost disaster resilience in Sindh’s coastal districts, benefiting over 500,000 people.
December 13, 2025
Pakistan’s Punjab secures $381 million ADB investment for public services
The Asian Development Bank approved $381 million for Punjab’s agriculture, education, and health reforms, while also funding $61.8 million in development projects in Sindh and Balochistan.
December 6, 2025
ADB forecasts South Asia’s GDP to slow down in 2025
Growth is likely to pick up slightly to 6.0 percent in 2026, the bank says.
October 30, 2025