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UK aid to Pakistan

Inquiry

Report & Government response published 

The International Development Committee launched an inquiry examining UK aid to Pakistan. Pakistan is the top bilateral recipient of UK aid and faces a range of complex development challenges. This inquiry explored the range of development interventions in the country, considering whether the UK’s aid spending is sufficiently targeted, effective and joined-up in its approach.

Following cuts to overall UK aid, the UK government has been advised in a report by the House of Commons International Development Committee to focus its spending in Pakistan on supporting marginalised groups, including women & girls and religious minorities.

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Past events

Tuesday 23 November 2021
3:45pm Public
UK aid to Pakistan - Oral evidence 23 November 2021
3:45pm
  • The Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Minister for South Asia, the United Nations and the Commonwealth at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
  • Annabel Gerry (Development Director (Pakistan) at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 29 June 2021
2:30pm Public
UK aid to Pakistan - Oral evidence 29 June 2021
2:30pm
  • Asma Balal (Country Director at Marie Stopes Society, Pakistan)
  • Kamyla Marvi (Pakistan Director at British Asian Trust)
3:15pm
  • Professor Javaid Rehman (Professor of International Human Rights Law at Brunel University)
  • Professor Mariz Tadros (Director at The Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development (CREID))
Virtual meeting
Tuesday 18 May 2021
2:30pm Public
UK aid to Pakistan - Oral evidence 18 May 2021
2:30pm
  • Adnan Junaid (Country Director (Pakistan) at International Rescue Committee)
  • Amir Ramzan (Country Director (Pakistan) at British Council)
  • Fajer Rabia Pasha (Executive Director at Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education)
Virtual meeting
Tuesday 2 March 2021
2:30pm Public
UK aid to Pakistan - Oral evidence 2 March 2021
2:30pm
  • Dr. Farzana Shaikh (Associate Fellow, Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House)
  • Rahul Roy-Chaudhury (Senior Fellow for South Asia at International Institute for Strategic Studies)
Virtual meeting

Contact us

We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.

  • Email: indcom@parliament.uk
  • Address: International Development Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA