The Prime Minister has expressed gratitude for ADB's longstanding association with Pakistan and for being a reliable partner in the socioeconomic development of Pakistan.


Islamabad: The Asian Development Bank on Tuesday expressed its readiness to continue working closely with Pakistan in addressing its economic challenges.
The commitment was expressed by a delegation of Executive Directors of the Asian Development Bank of China, Japan and South Korea, which called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today.
The delegation expressed satisfaction over government's efforts in addressing big challenge of devastation caused by the recent floods.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for ADB's longstanding association with Pakistan and for being a reliable partner in the socioeconomic development of Pakistan.
He lauded ADB's generous support to Pakistan during 2022 floods.
The Prime Minister appreciated ADB's financing across key economic sectors of Pakistan, particularly transport, energy, climate change and social sector.
He expressed the hope that ADB would continue its strong partnership with Pakistan in addressing the country's macroeconomic challenges.
Shehbaz Sharif apprised the delegation of the 9th review under the IMF program and said it is progressing well with staff level agreement expected in the next few days.
The Prime Minister underlined that Pakistan was committed to complete the reforms agreed in the program.

The Supreme Court appears determined to blow up its one good Voting Rights Act decision
- an hour ago

WhatsApp let users to add music to status
- 4 hours ago
Akhtar Mengal, others escape unhurt after suicide blast near rally at Mastung
- 21 minutes ago

Gold price surges by Rs1,620 per tola
- 3 hours ago

Intermittent rain, snowfall in Azad Kashmir
- 5 hours ago

Despite govt claims, people forced to buy sugar for up to Rs180 per kg
- 4 hours ago

Terrorists attack Lakhani police post in DG Khan, two killed
- 3 hours ago

Crackdown in Punjab against transporters charging high fares on Eid
- 5 hours ago

US court suspends Trump's decision to shut down VOA
- 2 hours ago

Comedian Hassan Abbas honored with Confessional Art Award in New York
- an hour ago

Garmin adds AI and a subscription tier to its app
- 3 hours ago

Vivaldi bundles Proton VPN into its web browser
- 3 hours ago