US EditionPahalgam Terror Attack Fallout: Nirmala Sitharaman demands ADB to cut Pakistan funding, says report
- Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led the delegation at the 58th Asian Development Bank Annual Meeting in Milan from May 4 to 7, 2025.
- At the meeting, India emphasized its commitment to advancing digital initiatives and pursuing sustainable growth over the long term, while Pakistan highlighted the need for enhanced support to bolster its economic reforms and recovery efforts.
- Sitharaman reportedly demanded that the ADB reduce funding to Pakistan as a punitive measure following the Pahalgam terror attack while engaging in several high-level bilateral meetings during the event.
- ADB President Masato Kanda highlighted Asia's challenges including geopolitical tensions and debt burdens, announcing a $100 billion lending capacity boost alongside process reforms to aid developing members.
- The event underscored the need for cross-border collaboration to promote resilience and sustainable development, while India continued advocating for merit-based funding reviews to Pakistan within multilateral institutions.
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Pak seeks stronger ADB support
Pakistan andtr India laid out contrasting yet complementary visions at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Milan, on Monday, with India focusing on digital transformation and long-term development, and Pakistan calling for stronger support to sustain its economic recovery amid structural reforms. Contrary to claims made by some Indian media outlets that the Indian Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, called on the ADB…
Pahalgam Terror Attack Fallout: Nirmala Sitharaman demands ADB to cut Pakistan funding, says report
FM Nirmala Sitharaman is in the Italian city of Milan to attend the 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), scheduled from May 4 to 7.
Nirmala Sitharaman to Lead Indian Delegation at ADB's 58th Annual Meeting
Nirmala Sitharaman to Lead Indian Delegation at ADB's 58th Annual Meeting Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, is set to lead the Indian delegation at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors in Milan, Italy, scheduled for May 4-7, 2025. The meetings will witness participation from official delegations from ADB member countries and international financial institutions…
India shouldn't play Pakistan even at ICC events till terrorism ends: Gambhir
New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday called for a complete halt to cricketing engagements with Pakistan at any forum, including Asia Cup and ICC events, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. At an ABP event, Gambhir said the national team should not be playing the arch-rivals till cross-border terrorism ends. India have not played a full series against Pakistan since 2007 due to the tense relations between both countri…
“Can’t believe Sunny bhai said this”: Ex-Pak stars hit back at Gavaskar over ACC collapse remarks
Sunil Gavaskar has come under fire from several former Pakistan cricketers after suggesting that Pakistan should not be allowed to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 following the Pahalgam terror attack in India. Gavaskar also hinted that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) might need to be “disbanded” under current leadership. Gavaskar’s comments came after […] The post “Can’t believe Sunny bhai said this”: Ex-Pak stars hit back at Gavaskar …
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