ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar while reviewing the status of preparations of the development projects in the pipeline stressed over the need for their early finalization. He also emphasized that project aid disbursement should be timely, transparent and its utilization should be efficient.
The Finance Minister stated this while chairing a meeting to review the performance of Economic Affairs Division here on Tuesday.
The Finance Minister was briefed by Secretary EAD on Portfolios and Country Partnership Strategies of the Development Partners and the implementation status of the ongoing projects in the country.
Ishaq Dar was also briefed on the ongoing return and rehabilitation status of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs) and the aid disbursement and utilization status of various projects being executed for the purpose.
The Finance Minister appreciated the role of all stakeholders and reiterated government’s commitment for allocating the required resources for safe and dignified return and rehabilitation of the TDP families and reconstruction of the damaged areas in FATA The meeting was attended by senior officials of Ministries of Finance and Economic Affairs Division.
