Aid flows to Pakistan have slowed to a crawl following the catastrophic 2022 floods, with the country receiving only $4.69 billion in three years despite far larger international pledges. This gap between promises and actual disbursements has raised serious concerns about the country’s flood recovery efforts.
At the Geneva Donors Conference, international partners committed a massive package of $10.44 billion in loans and $546.4 million in grants for Pakistan’s rehabilitation. Yet, official figures show that the inflows remain far below commitments, highlighting delays and unmet promises.
Where the Money Went
Of the $4.69 billion disbursed so far, around $2.75 billion has been directed toward project financing, while $1.93 billion has gone into goods procurement. Experts note that this falls drastically short of the financing Pakistan urgently requires.
Economic Toll of the 2022 Floods
The 2022 floods caused over $30 billion in damages, devastating farmlands, displacing millions, and crippling vital infrastructure. The slow pace of aid has further delayed large-scale recovery and reconstruction projects.
Fiscal Year Projections
For the current fiscal year, Pakistan’s financing target under Geneva commitments is $1.26 billion, with project financing expected to reach $760 million. However, the grant situation paints a grim picture—out of the $540 million pledged, just $2.1 million has actually been received. Long-term financing is likely to arrive gradually, tied to bilateral deals and international arrangements with varying terms.
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Outlook
Aid flows to Pakistan remain far below expectations, creating hurdles in rebuilding after one of the country’s worst natural disasters. Unless global pledges translate into real financial support, Pakistan’s path to recovery will remain painfully slow.
