{"id":449494,"date":"2024-12-15T09:16:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T04:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=449494"},"modified":"2024-12-15T09:16:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T04:16:47","slug":"pakistan-adb-sign-330-million-loan-agreement-for-ispdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pakistan-adb-sign-330-million-loan-agreement-for-ispdp\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, ADB sign $330 million loan agreement for ISPDP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nPakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Saturday formally signed a loan agreement for the Integrated Social Protection Development Program (ISPDP) Additional Financing, amounting to USD 330 million.<br \/>\n\u201cThis program builds on the ongoing ADB-funded program for strengthening and expanding social protection systems in Pakistan through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP),\u201d a press statement issued by Economic Affairs Division read.<br \/>\nThe agreement was signed by Secretary Economic Affairs Dr Kazim Niaz and ADB Country Director Emma Fan.<br \/>\nSpeaking on the occasion, Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs highlighted the importance of this additional financing from concessional lending for enhancing institutional capacity and improving access to education and healthcare particularly among women, adolescent girls, and children from low-income families.<br \/>\nHe expressed gratitude for ADB\u2019s continued support in this regard, according to press release.<br \/>\nOn the occasion, the Country Director, ADB reaffirmed the Bank\u2019s commitment to supporting the government\u2019s objectives in strengthening social safety nets.<br \/>\nShe stated that this additional financing will support in achieving the program objectives of achieving inclusive growth, poverty reduction skills development and healthcare access for vulnerable populations.<br \/>\nAccording to the statement, the signing of this 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