ADB, multilateral banks commit to mainstreaming nature at COP26

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) have issued a joint statement affirming their commitment to mainstreaming nature into their policies, analysis, assessments, advice, investments and operations. The statement, which was launched at COP26 in Glasgow, recognizes […]

ADB approves $500 mln to procure COVID-19 vaccines for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Friday approved a $500 million loan to help Pakistan procure and deploy safe and effective coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines and strengthen the country’s capacity to implement its vaccination program. The project will support Pakistan’s National Deployment and Vaccination Plan […]

ADB partners with Punjab govt to support health care PPPs

ISLAMABAD, : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Punjab have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Punjab’s healthcare sector through ADB’s transaction advisory services. The MOU was signed in Lahore by the Head of […]

ADB reaffirms support for development agenda, COVID-19 response

ISLAMABAD, :The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President, Shixin Chen reaffirmed ADB’s support for Pakistan’s development efforts and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response during a series of virtual meetings with senior Pakistan government officials. According to an ADB press statement, in a series of meetings from […]