ECC approved key grants and power sector reforms. The moves aim to support energy, education, and disaster response programs BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved multiple Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) and a power sector reform package during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The …
Read More »ECC okays wheat sale at revised prices
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee approved sale of 500,000 metric tons of wheat at revised reserve prices and cleared Rs536m grant for former Pak-PWD projects. The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the disposal of 500,000 metric tons of wheat stock held by the Pakistan …
Read More »ECC approves Rs 19 bn for PM Ramzan package 2026
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved the immediate release of Rs 19 billion for the Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package (PMRRP) 2026 to ensure the prompt commencement of disbursements ahead of the holy month. The meeting was chaired remotely by Federal Minister …
Read More »ECC approves major measures on food security, energy, health, education and utility liabilities
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of important economic, fiscal and sectoral decisions aimed at ensuring macroeconomic stability, protecting consumers, strengthening social protection systems, and addressing critical operational needs of public sector entities. The meeting, held at the Finance Division …
Read More »ECC approves TSGs for defence, digital transformation, education, & cultural initiatives
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved several Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) to bolster key sectors including defence capabilities, digital infrastructure, special education, public service delivery, revenue enforcement, and the creative industries.The meeting, …
Read More »ECC reviews inflation outlook, approves major funding
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee, chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, reviewed inflation trends and approved key financial and development measures for FY 2025-26. The committee was briefed that Pakistan’s overall inflation has shown marked improvement in the current fiscal year, reflecting enhanced price stability and effective …
Read More »ECC approves key reforms on power debt, vehicle imports, fuel margins
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Monday approved a series of major decisions aimed at improving fiscal discipline, tightening import controls and supporting digital transformation. Power sector reforms. The ECC reviewed and endorsed …
Read More »ECC approves power sector debt settlement
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved a series of measures aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s power sector and maintaining steady remittance inflows. The meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division, endorsed multiple financial frameworks to rationalize tariffs, settle …
Read More »ECC meets today to review Rs 659bn power sector guarantee
Aftab Maken The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, is set to meet today (Friday) to deliberate on a key economic agenda focused on energy sector reforms, fiscal management, and industrial support measures. According to the Cabinet Division’s notice, the ECC will consider seven major proposals …
Read More »ECC reviews inflation trends, approves key fiscal allocations
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday reviewed inflationary trends and approved several technical supplementary grants (TSGs) across sectors, as the government emphasized coordinated policy measures to stabilize prices and protect consumer purchasing power. Chairing the meeting at the Finance Division, Federal Minister for …
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