In a powerful stride toward climate resilience and agricultural reform, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Dr. Ayesha Khan, CEO and Country Head of Acumen Pakistan, to discuss the organization’s ground breaking $90 million Agriculture Resilience Fund.
The fund, designed as a blended finance facility, aims to fortify Pakistan’s agriculture sector against the mounting threats of climate change. With Pakistan ranked among the most climate-vulnerable nations globally, the initiative couldn’t be more timely.
“Innovative financing models like this are critical to building adaptive capacity, securing food systems, and uplifting rural livelihoods,” said Minister Aurangzeb, applauding Acumen’s commitment to smart farming and agribusiness investment.
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Dr. Khan and her team briefed the Minister on the fund’s progress, emphasizing its role in promoting climate adaptation and sustainable development. The Minister assured full government support for initiatives aligned with Pakistan’s climate resilience agenda.
In a show of growing global confidence, Acumen announced that a high-level delegation of board members and international investors will visit Pakistan next month. The delegation will engage with stakeholders across Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, capitalizing on the country’s improving macroeconomic indicators and forward-looking trajectory.
Both sides reaffirmed their dedication to building a robust, climate-smart agriculture sector—one that not only feeds the nation but also protects its future.
This meeting marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s journey toward sustainable growth, signaling that climate-focused investment is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity.
