Overview
- ADB’s 2025 annual report shows Pakistan’s commitments rose 22% to $3.672 billion, with more funding on commercial terms to ease budget strain.
- The bank approved an $800 million package that pairs a $300 million policy loan with up to $500 million in guarantees to help Pakistan raise about $1 billion more.
- A policy-backed guarantee for local banks mobilized about $1 billion in private lending by cutting the risk of loans to small and mid-size firms.
- ADB financed a copper-gold mining project to link Pakistan to critical mineral supply chains used in clean energy and digital technology.
- Social programs include $350 million to expand credit for women-led businesses and funding for at least 1,700 school STEM labs supported by a $100 million loan and a $7 million grant.