Islamabad (Staff Reporter) Italy has pledged its support to Pakistan for poverty eradication and development of education sector.Italian Ambassador Adriano Chiodi Cianfarani called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Sunday. Both discussed matters related to bilateral relations.The ambassador said his country believes in expanding its bilateral ties with Pakistan. He announced Italy will provide 5.7 billion rupees loan to Pakistan for the development of education and poverty reduction.