The 46th Steering Committee meeting of the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme was held in Islamabad on Monday with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair.

The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, including Federal Ministers for Interprovincial Coordination, Planning and Development, Power, Parliamentary Affairs, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, federal secretaries, members of the National Assembly, and representatives of provincial governments.

The meeting focused on reviewing the utilization of savings and available funds with executing agencies, and streamlining implementation to ensure timely completion of ongoing schemes.

Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of fully utilizing the allocated resources before the close of the current financial year, underscoring the need to deliver results within the stipulated timelines. He directed all stakeholders to expedite efforts to ensure timely development targets.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted the government’s resolve to aligning development efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals, for inclusive and meaningful progress that reflects the development priorities of the nation.