WB, ADB to provide $223m for tackling corona pandemic

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released $5 million as assistance to tackle the coronavirus pandemic in Pakistan.

In total, the ADB will provide an amount of $35 million for the purpose. It is in addition to $188 million to be provided by the World Bank, which means the total amount is $223 million.

According to 24NewsHD, the money will be provided directly to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).