Dar for fair and uniform allocation of SAP funds

In a significant development, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar led the 52nd Steering Committee Meeting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Achievement Programme (SAP) on Tuesday. The meeting focused on the nationwide progress of development projects and thoroughly assessed fund utilization, with a particular emphasis on ensuring equitable socio-economic development.

Dar underscored the government’s commitment to a fair and uniform distribution of SAP funds, instructing all executing agencies and relevant authorities to uphold transparency, maintain high-quality standards, and expedite project execution. This was crucial to guarantee that essential amenities and infrastructure reached their intended communities effectively.

The DPM/FM also directed the committee to establish robust monitoring frameworks to oversee timely financial resource utilization and ensure that development outcomes fully align with national sustainability targets. This meeting was attended by key officials, including the Ministers of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Parliamentary Affairs, Science & Technology, Communication, Energy, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Inter Provincial Coordination, MNA Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, MNA Pullain Baloch, MNA Shazia Marri, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, the Secretary Cabinet, and senior officials from the provinces and relevant ministries and departments.