Punjab serves as the food basket for Pakistan, while development projects are underway in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank focusing on health, education, and agriculture.

The entities involved

• Punjab →

  geographic region divided between Pakistan and India

  • The government in Lahore approved a plan to expand stroke care centers in the region.Mon 15:24
  • The Gulf War is causing disruptions to Pakistani money movement to Dubai, while tax reductions are noted to be supporting property purchases in Punjab.Mon 13:26
• Pakistan →

  sovereign state in South Asia

  • US-Iran truce aims to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid global monetary policy shifts and oil price drops.Mon 17:37
  • Pakistan is establishing long-term economic cooperation with Central Asia, including plans to join the International North-South Transport Corridor.Mon 17:36
• Asian Development Bank →

  regional development bank

  • The Asian Development Bank has lifted its growth outlook for developing Asia and maintained its forecast for China at 4.6%, noting energy costs from the Middle East conflict.Mon 15:15
  • The Philippines is seeking international financial support from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for its budget needs.Mon 12:12

Related events

• Advocates are pushing for food system reforms within Pakistan.Sep 3
• Pakistan and Bangladesh are seeking cooperation in the agrifood sectors.Thu 00:15
• The government in Pakistan is driving transformation within the agricultural sector.Sep 5
• Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strengthening bilateral cooperation in food production.Aug 25
• Punjab farmers are currently engaged in cultivating crops within the borders of Pakistan.Sep 22