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Pakistan, EU sign financing agreements worth €65m

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Dawn · collected 2026-09-21 · by Khaleeq Kiani

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Pakistan and the European Union signed financing agreements worth €65 million on Monday to support various development programs focusing on economic growth, environmental resilience, and strengthening legal frameworks. The signings took place in Islamabad between EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis and Economic Affairs Division Secretary Muhammad Humair Karim. These initiatives aim to improve Pakistan's business environment, expand renewable energy in rural areas, and enhance the rule of law in several provinces through projects funded under the EU’s Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027.
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On Monday, Pakistan and the European Union (EU) signed financing agreements worth €65 million ($75m) in Islamabad, aimed at supporting global gateway investments, enhancing rule of law, and boosting energy and environmental resilience. The signing ceremony was conducted by the EU Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis and the secretary of the Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Muhammad Humair Karim.

The €65 million is allocated for three distinct programs: Global Gateway Development Facilitation for Pakistan, Energy and Natural Environment Resilience in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and EU Support to the Rule of Law and Business Environment in Pakistan. Funded under the EU’s Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027, these initiatives are expected to improve foreign investment by enhancing tax systems and strengthening government operations over a seven-year period. Additionally, they will provide training to attract private investment and increase private sector involvement in KP’s energy sector.

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EAD ISLAMABAD Pakistan the Economic Affairs Division the European Union

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Under the agreements, the EU is to provide a total of €65m (about Rs20.64bn) to launch three separate programmes: Global Gateway Development Facilitation for Pakistan, Energy and Natural Environment Resilience in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and EU Support to the Rule of Law and Business Environment in Pakistan.
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🔮 It will also provide training to help attract private investment and increase private sector involvement in KP’s energy sector.
2026-09-21 · Dawn
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Pakistan and the European Union (EU) on Monday signed €65 million (about $75m) in financing agreements to support global gateway investments, strengthen the rule of law and business environment and enhance energy and environmental resilience. asserted
Pakistan → sign → resilience
The agreements were signed by the EU Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis and the secretary of the Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Muhammad Humair Karim, on behalf of their respective sides, the division said in a statement. asserted
division → sign → statement
Under the agreements, the EU is to provide a total of €65m (about Rs20.64bn) to launch three separate programmes: Global Gateway Development Facilitation for Pakistan, Energy and Natural Environment Resilience in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and EU Support to the Rule of Law and Business Environment in Pakistan. asserted
EU → provide → Pakistan
Funded under the EU’s Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027, the initiatives focus on three main aspects of Pakistan’s development. asserted
initiatives → fund → development
The first, Global Gateway Development Facilitation for Pakistan, envisages investment management and financial enablement of environmental projects to attract more foreign investment to the country by improving the tax system and strengthening the government’s long-term financial planning. asserted
first → envisage → planning
The second project, Energy and Natural Environment Resilience in KP, is designed to expand renewable energy in rural communities that are not connected to the electricity grid. asserted
that → design → grid
It will also provide training to help attract private investment and increase private sector involvement in KP’s energy sector. asserted
It → provide → sector
The third programme, building on previous EU assistance, covers EU support to the rule of law and business environment in Pakistan to help people access the police, prosecution, courts and legal aid in the provinces of KP and Balochistan. asserted
people → build → KP
The programme will also support Punjab and Sindh in expanding the use of alternative and commercial dispute resolution mechanisms in legal cases, in order to build interest from European and other companies in investing in these provinces. asserted
programme → support → provinces
The EAD said the EU’s development cooperation with Pakistan remained focused on economic development, climate resilience, governance and the rule of law, as well as human rights and sustainable natural resources. asserted
cooperation → say → law
Speaking on the occasion, EAD Secretary Karim expressed his appreciation for the EU’s continued support and partnership. asserted
Karim → speak → support
He highlighted the timely nature of the interventions, highlighting its strong relevance to Pakistan’s goals of increased foreign investment, improved access to electricity in off-grid rural areas in KP, and advanced standards in the rule of law and the resolution of commercial disputes. asserted
He → highlight → disputes
Ambassador Karoblis said the agreements demonstrated the EU’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s economic development and investment ambitions under the flagship Global Gateway initiative. asserted
agreements → say → initiative
He noted that they would also support the authorities in KP to build a stronger and resilient energy sector, while promoting the sustainable management of natural resources. asserted
they → note → resources
“The rule of law will further strengthen access to justice for citizens in KP and Balochistan,” he said. asserted
he → strengthen → KP
“In addition, Punjab and Sindh will benefit from our support to strengthen alternative and commercial dispute resolution through collaboration with the judiciary, legal professionals, universities and the business community.” asserted
Punjab → benefit → judiciary
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