Islamabad, 13 Oct 2023: Caretaker Planning Minister Muhammad Sami Saeed emphasized the urgency of approving pending PC-1 projects which pertain to the rehabilitation of flood victims, during the second oversight meeting in Islamabad, according to a press release from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB). The gathering, which centered on post flood Resilient, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) activities, saw Saeed underline the government’s pledge to back and facilitate donor agencies throughout the execution and finalization of these crucial projects, revealing a collaborative approach toward flood recovery initiatives.

In the meeting dedicated to the discussion on 4RF activities, the minister spoke about the importance of swiftly moving forward with the pending PC-1 projects, signaling an urgency in facilitating the recovery and rehabilitation processes for those affected by floods. The discourse during the meeting involved several key elements of the 4RF projects, primarily focusing on refining project implementation and scrutinizing the status of projects approved by provinces.

Furthermore, donor agencies involved conveyed their commitment to persist in offering support for these projects moving forward, indicating a sustained collaborative effort in the rehabilitation initiatives. The second oversight meeting represents a step towards constructing a post-flood framework aimed at resilience, recovery, and reconstruction, although the specific projects and the provinces they pertain to were not detailed in the MOIB press release.

Additional information about the specific PC-1 projects, their scopes, and the anticipated impact on flood recovery and rehabilitation efforts may be subject to future updates from the ministry or the relevant implementing bodies.