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Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal met with United Kingdom Development Director Sam Waldock at the British High Commission here on Wednesday and discussed Pakistan’s development priorities, institutional reforms and bilateral cooperation.
The minister stressed the need to strengthen local governance and ensure greater transfer of resources and powers to districts following the 18th Constitutional Amendment. He highlighted the government’s 5Es framework under URAAN Pakistan and sought continued UK support for initiatives relating to exports, climate resilience, human development and civil service reforms.
He also highlighted the importance of demographic planning, equitable resource distribution and early childhood development initiatives, including awareness campaigns on nutrition, sanitation and clean drinking water.
Sam Waldock reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s development priorities, particularly climate resilience, disaster preparedness and adaptation, and expressed readiness for continued cooperation.
