France will provide Pakistan with a grant of €12 million through the French Development Agency (AFD), with financial support from the European Union. This funding is part of a broader effort to help improve basic services and urban infrastructure in Pakistan.
The agreement was officially signed by Pakistan’s Secretary of Economic Affairs, the French Ambassador to Pakistan, and the Director of AFD. This marks another important step in the growing partnership between France, the European Union, and Pakistan.
The grant will focus on improving the performance of Water and Sanitation Agencies (WASA) in Lahore and Faisalabad. These agencies are responsible for providing clean drinking water and managing wastewater in their respective cities. With this support, WASA will be able to upgrade its systems, improve service delivery, and better meet the needs of local communities.
In addition to water and sanitation, the funding will also support the Housing Department. It will help develop a stronger and more effective legal and regulatory framework to improve housing services and urban planning. This means better laws, clearer policies, and improved systems for managing housing projects in the future.
The goal of this urban development support is to improve the quality of life for people in key cities by strengthening essential public services like clean water, sanitation, and housing. This collaboration shows the commitment of France and the European Union to helping Pakistan build healthier, safer, and more efficient urban areas.
