The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $250 million in loans to improve and expand the power transmission network in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces in Pakistan. The project aims to increase the transmission capacity of the national grid, expand the high-voltage transmission network, and reduce transmission losses in Lahore city. ADB Director General for Central and West Asia Yevgeniy Zhukov emphasized the importance of reliable power supply for economic growth and opportunities for rural communities. The project will also enhance the management of the national transmission system and financial management of National Transmission & Despatch Company Limited (NTDC). Additionally, it includes measures to promote gender equality and women’s involvement in the energy sector, as well as livelihood skills development for women and training for local communities to respond to climate-induced natural hazards. ADB has also approved technical assistance for a project focusing on coastal resilience in Sindh, addressing environmental degradation in Thatta, Sujawal, and Badin districts. The project will work to mitigate issues such as land subsidence, flooding, erosion, and saline intrusion.
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