News Releases

20 May 2005

ADB Loan to Help Develop Pakistan's Agribusiness Sector

ADB will help promote the development of a competitive and sustainable agribusiness sector in Pakistan through a loan approved for US$31 million.
3 May 2005

Increased Openness and Integration Promotes Asian Dynamism, Says ADB President

Greater regional cooperation and integration within Asia holds the promise of sustainable growth and reduced poverty in the region, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda told the opening of a seminar today.
6 Apr 2005

Strong Domestic and External Sectors Buoying Pakistan

With sound macroeconomic fundamentals achieved and key sectors strengthened by reforms implemented in the past 4-5 years, Pakistan is expected to sustain strong economic growth of at least 7% over each of the three fiscal years FY2005-FY2007, according to a major ADB report released today.
21 Mar 2005

Project Planned to Improve Livelihoods and Resource Management in Sindh Coastal Communities, Pakistan

ADB will help the Government of Pakistan prepare a project to improve livelihood opportunities and promote sustainable natural resource management in the coastal and inland communities of Sindh province through a technical assistance grant approved for US$650,000.
3 Mar 2005

ADB Meeting Paves Way for New Trade Routes Across Afghanistan

Ministers and representatives of international development agencies meet today for a two-day conference that opens at ADB Headquarters in Manila to boost trade and transport cooperation within and between Central and South Asia.
11 Feb 2005

ADB to Help Reinforce Asia and Pacific's Fight Against Corruption

ADB has approved a technical assistance grant of US$250,000 that will promote deeper cooperation within the region and with other global partners on fighting corruption and promoting accountability.
10 Feb 2005

ADB Plans Project to Develop Indigenous Clean Energy for Pakistan

ADB is preparing a project to promote greater use of renewable clean indigenous energy sources for power generation in Pakistan, through a technical assistance grant approved for US$550,000.