Overview
- ADB approved $381 million for Punjab to strengthen agriculture, education and health, including a $120 million concessional portion and a $4 million grant.
- Separately, Pakistan and ADB signed three agreements covering project preparation and water development totaling $61.8 million.
- The signed instruments include $10 million for ML‑1 Karachi–Rohri project readiness, $3.8 million for Quetta BRT preparation and $48 million in additional financing for Balochistan water resources.
- Signatories included Secretary Economic Affairs Muhammad Kareem, Secretary Railways Mazhar Ali Shah and ADB Country Director Emma Fan.
- Officials from both sides emphasized timely use of funds and described the rail PRF as an early step toward modernization and improved connectivity.