Published 5 days ago • Lahore, Pakistan • Updated 4 days ago

World Bank approves $300m loan to tackle Punjab's air pollution crisis

Summary by The Express Tribune

The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan to support Punjab’s Clean Air Program (PCAP). This initiative aims to reduce pollution and improve public health. The funding will help tackle the growing air pollution crisis, particularly in Lahore. The program aligns with the provincial government’s Smog Mitigation Action Plan (SMAP). Punjab faces severe air pollution, with Lahore regularly ranking among the most polluted cities. Vehicle emissio…

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WB okays $300m for Punjab clean air initiative

Programme will tackle smog and air pollution with launch of several comprehensive initiatives.

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World Bank approves $300m loan to tackle Punjab's air pollution crisis

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WB approves $300m IDA loan for ‘Punjab Clean Air Program’

ISLAMABAD The World Bank Group Board of Directors has approved a US$300 million International Development Association (IDA) loan for the Punjab Clean Air Program (PCAP) to strengthen air quality management and combat air pollution. The PCAP would support the provincial government’s Smog Mitigation Action Plan (SMAP) in tackling the pressing issue of smog and air pollution with the launch of several comprehensive initiatives aimed at improving ai…

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World Bank okays USD 300 million for clean air initiative in Pakistan's Punjab province

Islamabad, Mar 30 (PTI) The World Bank has approved a USD 300 million loan for Pakistan to combat air pollution in its Punjab province, according to a media report on Sunday.The loan provided under the International Development Association (IDA) for the Punjab Clean Air Programme (PCAP) was approved by the World Bank Group’s board of directors on Friday, the Dawn newspaper reported.The PCAP aims to strengthen air quality management and address e…

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World Bank Approves USD 300 Million Loan for Punjab Clean Air Program

ISLAMABAD – The World Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a USD 300 million International Development Association (IDA) loan for the Punjab Clean Air Program (PCAP), aimed at strengthening air quality management and combating air pollution in the province. PCAP will support the Government of Punjab’s Smog Mitigation Action Plan (SMAP), addressing the growing concern […] The post World Bank Approves USD 300 Million Loan for Punjab Clean …

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