ISLAMABAD: Acumen Pakistan’s team briefed Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday about the progress of its $90 million Agriculture Resilience Fund (ARF) for Pakistan. The fund is designed as a blended finance facility to support climate adaptation in the agriculture sector.
During the meeting, Dr. Ayesha Khan, CEO and Country Head of Acumen Pakistan, along with her team, shared details of the programme. The finance minister appreciated the initiative, emphasizing that Pakistan, ranked among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, faces significant challenges to its agriculture-dependent economy.
He highlighted the importance of innovative financing models to build adaptive capacity, improve food security, and support rural livelihoods. The finance minister also welcomed Acumen’s continued commitment to Pakistan and acknowledged its efforts to strengthen food systems, promote smart farming, and enhance farmer resilience through targeted investments in agribusinesses.
The minister assured Acumen of the government’s support for investment initiatives that align with Pakistan’s sustainable development and climate resilience agenda.
A high-level delegation from Acumen, including its board members and global investors, will visit Pakistan next month to engage with stakeholders amid the country’s improving economic outlook. The delegation will visit Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, engaging with key stakeholders in light of Pakistan’s positive macroeconomic indicators, according to a press release issued by the finance ministry.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration for the development of a resilient and sustainable agriculture sector in Pakistan.
