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Pakistan has signed two key initiatives with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) worth USD 730 million. This comes as the country undertakes significant security operations, including the killing of eight terrorists in Balochistan and major narcotics and weapons seizures in capital-wide raids.

The government is pushing for privatization of failing state enterprises and has initiated a fast-track privatization process for power firms. Additionally, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is experiencing a bearish trend, with over PKR 36 billion lost.

The federal cabinet has sanctioned the sell-off of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and pledged televised bidding. Moreover, the Sindh government has earmarked over Rs 1 trillion for climate-resilient infrastructure and flood recovery efforts. As part of economic reforms, Pakistan is also seeking substantial UAE investments while aiming for a major overhaul in the livestock sector with Brazilian assistance.