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 … Show more
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Report - UK aid to Pakistan | HC 102 | 29 Apr 2022 | 39 | Responded |
While we welcome the FCDO’s ongoing commitment to girls’ education and the economic empowerment of women and girls in Pakistan, we are concerned about the effect of the cut to UK aid programmes in this area on women and girls.
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2021 | Annabel Gerry · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, The Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office | View ↗ |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Asma Balal · Marie Stopes Society, Pakistan, Kamyla Marvi · British Asian Trust, Professor Javaid Rehman · Brunel University, Professor Mariz Tadros · The Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development (CREID) | View ↗ |
| 18 May 2021 | Adnan Junaid · International Rescue Committee, Amir Ramzan · British Council, Fajer Rabia Pasha · Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education | View ↗ |
| 2 Mar 2021 | Dr. Farzana Shaikh · Chatham House, Rahul Roy-Chaudhury · International Institute for Strategic Studies | View ↗ |
| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Adnan Junaid · Country Director (Pakistan) | International Rescue Committee | 1 |
| Amir Ramzan · Country Director (Pakistan) | British Council | 1 |
| Annabel Gerry · Development Director (Pakistan) | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office | 1 |
| Asma Balal · Country Director | Marie Stopes Society, Pakistan | 1 |
| Dr. Farzana Shaikh · Associate Fellow, Asia-Pacific Programme | Chatham House | 1 |
| Fajer Rabia Pasha · Executive Director | Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education | 1 |
| Kamyla Marvi · Pakistan Director | British Asian Trust | 1 |
| Professor Javaid Rehman · Professor of International Human Rights Law | Brunel University | 1 |
| Professor Mariz Tadros · Director | The Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development (CREID) | 1 |
| Rahul Roy-Chaudhury · Senior Fellow for South Asia | International Institute for Strategic Studies | 1 |
| The Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon · Minister of State (Middle East, North Africa, Sou… | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office | 1 |
| Date | Direction | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2022 | From cttee | Letter to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affa… |
| 22 Jun 2021 | From cttee | Letter to Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South Asia and the Com… |
| 22 Jun 2021 | To cttee | Letter from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South Asia and the C… |