ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar will preside over a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday to discuss a number of financial matters, including a financial support package for the loss-making Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), ARY News reported.
The meeting will take up a six-point agenda today, which includes discussion and approval of a summary with regard to a financial support package for the national flag carrier. Besides, it would also deliberate on measures to enhance cotton yield in the country.
Summaries with regard to essential amendments for Gwadar Port and Gwadar Free Zone and petroleum product marketing licenses will also be presented before the committee.
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