Economic Coordination Committee clears Rs380bn grants
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Wednesday approved supplementary grants worth about Rs380 billion, including Rs275bn for five major water projects facing financial constraints, and around Rs84bn for the country’s armed forces. A meeting of the ECC, presided over by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, also allowed the continuation of gas supply to two…
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved supplementary grants totaling around Rs380 billion, including Rs275 billion for five major water projects facing financial constraints and approximately Rs84 billion for the country's armed forces. The committee, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, also allowed the continuation of gas supply to two Punjab-based fertiliser plants until December 31, subject to availability.
The approvals aim to meet essential operational requirements and support national security priorities.
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