Committees

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

  • Email: indcom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 1223/3285 (general enquiries) | 020 7219 4984 (media enquiries)
  • Address: International Development Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA