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Karachi Likely to Get Rs. 7.79 Billion for 2 Water Projects

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) is likely to approve Rs. 7.79 billion for the Great Karachi Bulk Water Supply and … Read More The post Karachi Likely to Get Rs. 7.79 Billion for 2 Water Projects appeared first on ProPakistani .

Karachi Likely to Get Rs. 7.79 Billion for 2 Water Projects

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) is set to approve Rs. 7.79 billion for two significant water projects during its meeting today. The topics on the ECC's nine-point agenda include major funding, wheat supply, energy, and infrastructure-related proposals. Among the key points, the committee will review PASSCO's wheat stocks proposal, allocating 85 percent locally and 15 percent imported for distribution to all recipient agencies.

Additionally, the Defence Division has proposed funds for addressing PIACL claims and liabilities. The IC Award 2025 for the Roosevelt Hotel and an NBP term facility of up to Rs. 43.849 billion are also on the table. Lastly, a technical supplementary grant of Rs. 567.032 million will be considered for security charges payment for the Reko Diq project.

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