Islamabad: During a recent session of the Senate Standing Committee for Economic Affairs, it was revealed that Pakistan received only 500 million dollars out of 10 billion dollars, which pledged to reduce floods during the Geneva Donors Conference. The private secretary of the Economic Affairs Department, and Amir Karim, informed the committee that it was $ 10 billion in billions, was $ 500 million in the form of a grant, while the rest were offered as loans. This disclosure was a surprise to the Senator Saif Allah Abra, who had previously reported that Pakistan had received $ 10 billion as aid.
The committee also raised concerns about the distribution of 200,000 solar panels in the bond. Senator Abro criticized the failure of the bond government to submit a list of beneficiaries to the project, which is funded with a loan of $ 100 million. He expressed his doubts that the distribution process may be affected by political factors and demand more transparency.
The committee asked about the distribution method and the use of the BENAZIR (BISP) income program list to customize solar panels. SIDH project manager explained that individuals who have at least 20 points on the BISP scale would qualify for paintings, leaving those who have less than 20 points that are not qualified because of their inability to pay the required rupees. 6000.
Senator Abu to provide rupees. 3.6 million to help the committee distribute solar panels directly to eligible individuals. The committee also requested more information, including a copy of the message sent to BISP and details about NGOs participating in the distribution process. The director of the bond project confirmed that the beneficiaries are contacted through these NGOs.
Al -Senator Camille Ali Agha expressed his disappointment from the situation in two provinces, with a focus on the sacrifices of the security forces in the region and the lack of seriousness in the ongoing projects. Senator Abro also indicated that there is no official from Balochistan, which highlighted concerns about regional representation. Meanwhile, Senator, God’s Hudarat, inquired about the funds designated for rehabilitation of areas affected by the floods in Khyber Bakhtongua (KP). The officials of the Economic Affairs Department confirmed to the committee that they will provide more details about KP at the next meeting.
Officials from the Economic Affairs Department of the Committee confirmed that the departments allocated to each project and an international institution related to the donors have been established within the department to oversee the effective use of funds.
