ADB approves $800 million loan for Pakistan – SUCH TV

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $800 million loan for Pakistan. According to the ADB’s official statement, the amount for Pakistan has been approved under Resources Mobilization Reforms Program. The statement further stated that Pakistan enjoys majority of support of at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Earlier it was reported that the World Bank…

Development budget proposals to be prepared on June 2

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Prof Ahsan Iqbal chairing a meeting. — MOIB website/File ISLAMABAD: The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) will meet on Monday, June 2, to draft proposals for the next fiscal year’s development budget, Geo News reported citing sources. The sources said Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal would…

China urges US to abandon development of global anti-missile system

US President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome missile defence shield in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 20, 2025.  US President Donald Trump has announced new details and initial funding for his “Golden Dome” global anti-missile system, with geopolitical rival China accusing Washington on Wednesday…