Islamabad, Sep 13: ADB Approves $320 Million Loan for KP Roads
The 900 kilometers of rural roads in the province that are in bad condition and vulnerable to flooding will be upgraded as part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project.
These encompass important roads that connect markets, healthcare, and education to isolated villages. The project includes steps to improve road safety, use sustainable maintenance techniques, and incorporate climate-resilient architecture.
“In Pakistan, ADB Approves $320 Million Loan for KP Roads socioeconomic growth and serves as a lifeline for the populace. Millions of people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will have more access to economic possibilities, shorter travel times, and cheaper transportation expenses because to this crucial infrastructure project, according to ADB Director General for Central and West Asia Yevgeniy Zhukov.
“We are empowering local communities and promoting inclusive economic growth in one of Pakistan’s most underserved regions by improving access to markets and services.”
