Overview
- ADB approved $540 million, pairing a $400 million results‑based loan for the Accelerating SOE Transformation Programme with a $140 million concessional loan for Sindh’s coastal resilience, alongside $750,000 in technical assistance.
- The SOE operation is ADB’s first results‑based loan dedicated to public sector management in Pakistan and prioritizes restructuring and commercialization of the National Highway Authority.
- The Sindh project targets Badin, Sujawal and Thatta with drainage upgrades, flood protection and nature‑based solutions to benefit over 500,000 people, protect 150,000 hectares of farmland and restore 22,000 hectares of forests including mangroves.
- Co‑financing includes a $20 million grant and a $20 million concessional loan from the Green Climate Fund with parallel IFAD support, and at least 25% of community funding is reserved for women‑led initiatives.
- In parallel, the World Bank approved $400 million for the Punjab Inclusive Cities Programme to upgrade WASH and solid‑waste services in 16 cities, targeting 4.5 million residents and improved waste management for two million people.