ADB urges Pakistan to adopt India’s ULLAS Scheme for education reform
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has advised Pakistan to implement India’s “Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society” (ULLAS) scheme to reform its struggling education system. This recommendation follows Pakistan’s appeal for financial assistance to improve education quality and address the high number of out-of-school children. ADB stressed the
Up to 70% of Pakistan’s population does not pay electricity bills: ADB
According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), up to 70 percent of Pakistan’s serviced population does not pay their electricity bills. This non-payment is attributed to both financial constraints and widespread inefficiencies and irregularities in billing and collection. The Asian Development Bank’s report, “Pakistan National Urban Assessment,” highlights that Pakistan’s
