Pakistan, July 5 -- The Government of Pakistan and the French Development (AFD) have signed a €12 million grant agreement. The funding will help improve water supply and sanitation services in selected urban areas of Punjab, especially in Lahore and Faisalabad. The project aims to boost the quality of public services and strengthen local water management systems.

The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Secretary Dr. Kazim Niaz, French Ambassador Nicolas Galey, and AFD Country Director Vincent Thiebaud signed the agreement. Officials from the European Union and the Punjab government also attended the event. The EU is providing the grant, while AFD will manage and implement the project.

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