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Recommendation 13
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UK aid programmes focused on supporting the development of an open society do not always...
Conclusion
UK aid programmes focused on supporting the development of an open society do not always fit with the policy objectives of the Pakistani Government. However, progress in this area is key to supporting other core elements of UK development work in Pakistan, such as improving opportunities for women and girls and minorities. However, the Committee are aware that there has been a change in federal Government in Pakistan, and it is not yet clear how the newly formed Government will address the challenges noted in this chapter.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
viii UK aid to Pakistan: Government Response to the Sixth Report of the Committee, Session 2021–22 Response: The UK continues to engage with the Government of Pakistan to prioritise policy and programme interventions which support open societies and improve opportunities for women, girls and minority groups. This is a priority for the UK as outlined in the International Development Strategy and has been raised by the British High Commission in Islamabad in early meetings with the new Pakistani Government.