The Asian Development Bank has indicated to provide an additional support of 2.5 billion dollars for the next Fiscal Year, out of which 1.5 to 2 billion dollars can be available in the ongoing calendar year.

This was expressed by Country Director ADB Yong Ye during his meeting with Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha in Islamabad today [Thursday].

Welcoming the ADB team, the Minister of State said Pakistan is facing various fiscal and monetary challenges but the present government is working on various structural reform measures to bring back the economy on an inclusive and sustainable growth path.

She thanked Yong Ye and his team for their dedication and assured them full support and speedy implementation of the ongoing programs.

Source: Radio Pakistan