ECC approves Rs13.1 million for Petroleum Division
- 06-Mar-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Rs13.1 million supplementary grant for the Petroleum Division during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, according to an official statement. The meeting also approved a summary to provide gas supply to villages located within a five-kilometre radius of gas-producing areas. For this initiative, the […]
ECC approves distribution of confiscated solar panels for Gilgit-Baltistan
- 28-Jan-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the disposal of 500,000 metric tons of surplus wheat stock held by the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) and sanctioned the distribution of confiscated solar panels to the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan. The meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue […]
ECC approves over Rs659 bln guarantee for circular debt settlement
- 07-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved the issuance of over Rs659 billion in government guarantees for the settlement of circular debt, according to an official statement issued after the meeting. The ECC also approved the gradual phase-out of home remittance incentive schemes for overseas Pakistanis. […]
Pakistan approves used car imports at a steep price
- 25-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the commercial import of used vehicles up to five years old, subject to environmental and safety standards, while imposing an additional 40 percent Regulatory Duty (RD) until June 30, 2026. The decision was made during a meeting of the ECC, chaired virtually by […]
Utility Stores: ECC to ‘okay’ package for employees today – Pakistan
- 26-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: A special financial package for employees of the Utility Stores Corporation is expected to be approved today (Tuesday) by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), ARY News reported, citing sources. As per details, the Ministry of Industries is prepared to present the proposal to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) in today’s meeting for approval. Sources […]
Pakistan approves Rs9 billion EVs subsidy, free electric bikes to students
- 05-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs9 billion nationwide subsidy to promote electric bikes and rickshaws/loaders in Pakistan, according to the Finance Division. The ECC meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, deliberated on several important economic issues. Finance Minister Aurangzeb participated in […]
ECC approves Pakistan’s NDB-BRICS membership
- 14-Feb-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet on Friday approved over Rs 27 billion to ensure financial support for key initiatives. The ECC was held under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The ECC approved a technical supplementary grant worth 19.15 billion rupees for 133 […]
ECC approves Rs3bn grants for various departments
- 03-Feb-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved a grant of over Rs 3 billion for various departments and organisations. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the ECC meeting , n Islamabad that approved Rs 2.79 billion for procurement of arms and ammunition and engaging Nespak as design consultant for Digital Enforcement […]
ECC okays Rs 523m grant for Special Investment Facilitation Council
- 18-Dec-2024
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Wednesday reviewed a summary submitted by the Ministry of Commerce regarding the sharing of subsidy on imported urea on a 50:50 basis. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet. Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for […]
ECC to consider approval of social impact bond
- 17-Dec-2024
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the federal cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has been summoned for approval of amount to issue the Pakistan Social Impact Bond, ARY News reported. According to details, the ECC, chaired by Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, will discuss an 11-point agenda, and expected to approve Rs 1 billion […]