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.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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Sixth Report - UK aid to Pakistan
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Response to this report
Third Special Report - UK aid to Pakistan: Government Response to the Sixth Report of the Committee, Session 2021–22
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Third Special Report - UK aid to Pakistan: Government Response to the Sixth Report of the Committee, Session 2021–22
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Oral evidence transcripts

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23 November 2021
Inquiry UK aid to Pakistan
Witnesses Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Minister for South Asia, the United Nations and the Commonwealth at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), and Annabel Gerry (Development Director (Pakistan) at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
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Oral Evidence
29 June 2021
Inquiry UK aid to Pakistan
Witnesses Professor Javaid Rehman (Professor of International Human Rights Law at Brunel University), and Professor Mariz Tadros (Director at The Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development (CREID))
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29 June 2021
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Witnesses Asma Balal (Country Director at Marie Stopes Society, Pakistan), and Kamyla Marvi (Pakistan Director at British Asian Trust)
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Written evidence

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (PAK0020)
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Family Educational Services Foundation (PAK0019)
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ACTED in Pakistan (PAK0018)
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Correspondence
Committees exchange letters with government departments and others, often to request information or follow up on recommendations.
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