Different ministries, divisions: Rs30bn TSGs approved by ECC
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs ECC meeting
The ECC approved nearly Rs30 billion in supplementary grants for various ministries and cleared key energy-sector initiatives, including PSO's finance facility and a revised oil refining policy.
- Significant supplementary grants for various ministries and divisions.
- Key energy sector initiatives, including PSO's finance facility.
- Funding for security, development, and telecom infrastructure projects.
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Friday approved nearly Rs30 billion in technical supplementary grants for various ministries and divisions and cleared key energy-sector initiatives, including the continuation of Pakistan State Oil’s (PSO) syndicated running finance facility with a ceiling of Rs100 billion, as well as a revised settlement framework with Cnergyico under the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023.
The ECC met here on Friday with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb in the chair.
The ECC approved a summary submitted by the Cabinet Division for Rs. 7,026.3 million through Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) for the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme (SAP).
The allocation will facilitate continuity of development projects, prevent cost escalations, and ensure the timely achievement of the programme’s objectives.
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The ECC also approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of Defence for the provision of a TSG amounting to Rs. 10.15 billion for the Hangor Project of Pakistan Navy under the Rafale Aircraft and Force Development Package (RAFDP)-2030.
The Committee further approved seven summaries submitted by the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control.
These included Rs. 692.9 million for security arrangements undertaken during the Islamabad Peace Talks, Rs. 241 million for compensation-related expenditures arising from the suicide bomb blast at Imam Bargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra, Taralai, Islamabad, Rs. 528 million for operational requirements of the Pakistan Land Ports Authority (PLPA), Rs. 800 million for procurement of Fast Patrol Boats and associated infrastructure for Pakistan Coast Guards, Rs. 1,883.7 million for the “Expansion of Safe City, Islamabad” project, Rs. 150 million for operational requirements of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), and Rs. 413.9 million for security charges relating to the Reko Diq Project.
The Committee appreciated the successful conduct of the Islamabad Peace Talks and commended the efforts of all stakeholders involved.
The ECC also considered a summary submitted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and approved the release of Rs. 733 million in favour of Pakistan Television Corporation (PTVC) to meet salary requirements for June 2026.
The Committee further approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication for the provision of Rs. 183.5 million through TSG in favour of the Special Communication Organisation (SCO) for the installation of telecom sites and telephone towers in District Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan.
The allocation will support improved connectivity and mobile coverage in remote areas.
The ECC also approved a TSG of Rs. 119.9 million submitted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to meet employee-related expenditures arising from revised salaries and allowances of Parliamentary Secretaries during FY 2025-26.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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