PM witnesses $1.5b loans signing.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday witnessed the signing ceremony of loan agreement under which World Bank, Asian Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank will provide $1.5 billion to Pakistan to strengthen the health system and mitigate socio-economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The disbursement of 1.5 billion dollars will be disbursed to Pakistan in next few days. According to details, the ADB will provide 500 million dollars for Covid-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program (CARES). The programme is aimed at supporting Pakistan's efforts to strengthen the health system in wake of Covid-19 pandemic. The AIIB is extending...

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