LIKE other developing countries, Pakistan seeks to achieve a higher, impact-oriented investment rate to sustain economic growth. In this regard, its development partners provide knowledge, policy advice and financial assistance to support economic reforms that promote sustainable development. The priority of the federal government, led by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, is to strengthen engagement with development partners to achieve sustainable social and economic growth, reduce poverty and inequality, expand equitable access to social services, create employment opportunities for youth and address external and fiscal imbalances for greater macroeconomic stability.

Foreign Economic Assistance (FEA) disbursements remained below budgeted estimates during fiscal year 2025-26. Against the projected allocation, actual receipts were lower, while Pakistan is expected to receive about US$23.38 billion in external assistance during 2026-27. This........

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