Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed stressed that the $3 billion financial assistance sought from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be carefully managed to avoid waste. He emphasized that "people's money will not be allowed to go to waste," referring to past incidents of financial misuse. These remarks were made during a meeting with department heads from the Ministry of Science and Technology on Thursday at the Secretariat. Salehuddin highlighted the crucial role of science and technology in driving meaningful development, stating that development efforts will only be successful if the results of scientific research are effectively utilized.