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Overview

Pakistan has potential for higher growth, which is necessary to accommodate a rapidly growing working-age population. The country has considerable natural resources, and ample scope exists to improve agricultural productivity and a ready market for an expanded manufacturing and service sector.

ADB is working with the government and the private sector to improve the Pakistan’s infrastructure, energy security, and basic public services. Aligned with national development objectives, ADB’s partnership priorities aim to attract investment, create industries and jobs, and improve the quality of life of citizens.

Fast Facts

180.71 (2012)
Population in millions

2.1% (2010-2012)
Annual population growth rate

22.3% (2006)
Population living below the national poverty line

Fact Sheet

Proposed Projects

30 Sep 2013 45233-001: Social Protection Development Project
27 Sep 2013 46923-014: PAK: RURAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND DAIRY GROWTH FACILITY
27 Sep 2013 47094-001: Jamshoro Power Generation Project
26 Sep 2013 40075-033: National Trade Corridor Highway Investment Program, Tranche 2
16 Sep 2013 47021-002: Federally Administered Tribal Areas Water Resources Development Project
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Approved Projects

5 Sep 2013 47223-001: Support for Efficient Structuring of Public-Private Partnership in Punjab and Sindh Provinces
29 Jul 2013 47190-001: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program 2
29 Jul 2013 47021-001: Federally Administered Tribal Areas Water Resources Development Project
18 Jul 2013 46377-001: Provincial Road Improvement Project
18 Jul 2013 46528-001: Jalalpur Irrigation Project
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ADB Lending

Amount ($M) / %
Sector (No. of loans)
3,698.41 / 16.38
Agriculture (60)
 
501.11 / 2.22
Education (12)
 
5,096.36 / 22.58
Energy (63)
 
3,193.00 / 14.15
Finance (52)
 
779.40 / 3.45
Health and Social Protection (11)
 
1,119.40 / 4.96
Industry and Trade (22)
 
3,015.80 / 13.36
Public Sector (27)
 
2,178.90 / 9.65
Transport and ICT (23)
 
823.60 / 3.65
Water Supply (19)
 
2,166.00 / 9.60
Multisector (13)
 
22,571.98 / 100.00
TOTAL (302)
Cumulative as of 31 December 2012

Publications

Oct 2013 Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update: Governance and Public Service Delivery

Sep 2013 Asian Development Review: Volume 30, Number 2

Sep 2013 Framework of Inclusive Growth Indicators 2013: Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific

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News Releases

2 Oct 2013 Asia Must Step Up Governance Reforms to Sustain Growth and Development
2 Oct 2013 Developing Asia Slowing Amid Global Financial Jitters
21 Aug 2013 Asia Cannot Bypass Manufacturing on Path to Prosperity - ADB Report
16 Jul 2013 Challenge for Asia to Maintain Growth Momentum - ADB Report
28 Jun 2013 Central Asia Officials Meet to Discuss Implementation of CAREC Program
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Newsletter

January 2013

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