Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Tuesday, emphasised the government’s firm resolve to ensure a fair and uniform allocation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Achievement Programme (SAP) funds.
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Tuesday, emphasised the government’s firm resolve to ensure a fair and uniform allocation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Achievement Programme (SAP) funds.
He directed all executing agencies and relevant authorities to maintain transparency, adhere to high-quality standards and accelerate project execution so that basic amenities and infrastructure reach target communities effectively.
The DPM/FM chaired the 52nd Meeting of the Steering Committee on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Achievement Programme (SAP).
The meeting reviewed the overall implementation progress of development projects nationwide and conducted a detailed evaluation of fund utilisation, focusing on mechanisms to ensure equitable socio-economic development, the DPM Office said in a press release.
The meeting was attended by the Ministers of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Parliamentary Affairs, Science & Technology, Communication, Energy; Adviser to the Prime Minister on Inter Provincial Coordination; MNAs Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Pullain Baloch, Shazia Marri, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Cabinet; senior officials from the provinces and concerned ministries and departments.
The DPM/FM further instructed the committee to establish monitoring frameworks to oversee timely utilization of financial resources and ensure that development outcomes align completely with national sustainability targets.