US pledges $5 million to support Islamabad for 'Recharge Pakistan' project

The United States is assisting Pakistan in achieving its ambitious target of meeting 60% of its energy needs through renewable sources by 2030, according to US Ambassador Donald Blome.

During the event, titled "Recharge Pakistan," Blome highlighted the importance of the initiative aimed at improving flood resilience and water security in some of Pakistan's most vulnerable areas.

He noted, “Recharge Pakistan demonstrates our enduring commitment to building a brighter, more prosperous future for the Pakistani people.”

He further elaborated on the technical aspects of the project, stating, “Recharge Pakistan’s network of green infrastructure projects will rehabilitate floodwater channels, reforest wetlands, and restore the soil’s ability to absorb and store water underground.”

“In recent years, through the U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework, we’ve partnered with both industry and the Government of Pakistan on renewable energy, smart agriculture and water management. Our efforts have created new opportunities for Pakistani businesses to access climate financing from offshore, opening up new opportunities and creating jobs.  We have supported startup businesses to bring new technologies and skills to Pakistan’s labor force."

He said the project would benefit Pakistani families, businesses, and farms by improving water access and flood protection.

"The United States has provided $5 billion to the Green Climate Fund.  And together, we are bringing new investment in renewable energy to help Pakistan achieve its ambitious goal of reaching 60 percent renewable energy by 2030."

Blome also met with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss regional cooperation, Afghan refugee protection, counterterrorism efforts, and economic collaboration.

He reiterated that the US-Pakistan collaboration on water management has a long history, dating back to the 1960s.

"Our collaboration on the Mangla, Tarbela, Gomal Zam and Satpara dams provides more than 95 percent of Pakistan’s water storage capacity, generates clean energy, mitigates floods, and bolsters Pakistan’s economy,” he remarked.