ADB Signs Pacts With Pakistan For Two Projects Worth $730 Million

The Asian Development Bank on Thursday signed agreements with Pakistan for two major projects worth $730 million to support the country's energy infrastructure and institutional reforms.

Muhammad Humair Karim, Secretary, Economic Affairs Division, and Asian Development Bank Country Director Emma Fan signed documents at an agreement ceremony.

The agreements include the Second Power Transmission Strengthening Project valued at $330 million and the Accelerating State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) Transformation Programme worth $400 million, according to a statement by the Economic Affairs Division.

Karim expressed appreciation for ADB's role as a trusted development partner and its continued support to Pakistan in advancing critical infrastructure and governance reforms.

He highlighted that the Transmission Project will enable reliable evacuation of 2,300 MW from upcoming hydropower projects, relieve overloading of existing transmission lines and enhance resilience under contingency conditions.

He added that the SOE Transformation Program will strengthen compliance with the SOE Act, 2023, and the SOE Policy, 2023, in addition to improving operational efficiency, with a particular focus on the National Highway Authority (NHA).

ADB today signed financing agreements for 2 transformative projects worth $730 million, boosting SOE reforms and energy infrastructure in Pakistan:
·       $400M SOE Transformation Program
·       $330M Power Transmission Strengthening Project

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