ECC approves fixation of maximum retail prices of four new cardiac stents
The approval was granted during ECC meeting chaired Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday.
ECC approves scheme to provide E-bikes, E-rickshaws on 0% markup
Loans up-to Rs.0.5m will be given with three years repayment tenure
ECC gives nod to appoint IFC as transaction advisor for outsourcing LHE, KHI and ISB airport
ECC approval for appointing IFC as advisor, approves grants for KPK and Sindh
ECC approves Hajj Policy 2023 with foreign exchange cover of $90m
ECC approves Hajj Policy 2023 with foreign exchange cover of $90m
ECC authorises Rs8.39 billion grant for wheat seeds subsidies
Ministry of National Health Services approves increase in drug's prices
ECC will take up multiple issues in today's meeting
The meeting will adopt DRAP’s summary of increasing prices for 54 new medications, sources
Economic Coordination Committee approves import of Urea fertilizer
ECC also approved technical supplementary grant for Ministry of Housing and Works.
ECC allows continuation of PM relief package to KPK, approves funds for PSM gas supply
ECC allows continuation of PM relief package to KPK, approves funds for PSM gas supply
ECC allows to increase petroleum levy from Rs 30 up to Rs 50 per litre
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of ECC.
ECC approves payment of projected net salary of Rs 1,378 mln for PSM
ECC approves payment of projected net salary of Rs 1,378 mln for PSM
ECC approves Rs20.2 billion for SAP, flood-hit farmers
Meeting of ECC of cabinet committee was virtually presided over by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.
ECC approves funds for relief, rescue operations in flood-affected areas
ECC approves funds for relief, rescue operations in flood-affected areas
ECC decides to lift ban on import of non-essential, luxury items
The decision was taken during the ECC meeting held in Islamabad on Friday.
ECC approves proposal to issue letter of comfort in favour of PSO
Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail presided over the ECC meeting.
ECC approves RLNG rate for five export-oriented sectors
The ECC after detailed discussion approved RLNG rate at US $9 per MMBTU.
ECC approves tariff rationalization for K-Electric
ECC approves tariff rationalization for K-Electric
ECC approves DLTS, gives nod to indigenous gas supply for two urea plants
ECC approves DLTS, gives nod to indigenous gas supply for two urea plants
ECC approves Rs24.26 fertilizer subsidy, enhance support prices to Rs2,200 per maund
The committee approves extension in date for subsidy disbursement to farmers to June 30, 2022.
ECC approves Rs5 cut in power tariff, Ramazan Relief Package
The maximum amount of loan would be Rs 300,000 and returned in easy installments
ECC allows Ministry of Industries and Production to build strategic reserves of sugar
ECC allows regulatory cover to barter trade with Afghanistan Iran
ECC approves expansion of Kamyab Pakistan Programme
ECC approves expansion of Kamyab Pakistan Programme
ECC approves export of selected commodities to Afghanistan against Pakistan currency
ECC approves export of selected commodities to Afghanistan against Pakistan currency
ECC approves import of 150,000 tons of fertilizer from China: Fawad
A ship carrying 50,000 tonnes of urea from China will arrive by February 10: Fawad
ECC approves launch of Ehsaas Targeted Commodity Subsidy Program
ECC approves launch of Ehsaas Targeted Commodity Subsidy Program
ECC recommends PPRA to give exemption in rules to TCP for urea import
The policy framework is based on reforming the policy and regulatory environment
NEPRA ratifies govt's decision to increase power tariff
The NEPRA has decided to increase the price of electricity by Rs 1.68 paisa for domestic consumers
ECC approves import of 50,000 MT of sugar
The Committee emphasized to ensure smooth supply of sugar throughout the country
ECC approves provision of 300,000 metric ton of wheat to AJK
The provision of wheat will be at the ratio of 80/20 as mixture of local and imported stock.
ECC approves procurement of 120,000 metric tons of wheat
The ECC approved exemption of taxes and duties on import of auto disable syringes
ECC approves funds to meet RHC liabilities, grants Rs 50bn TSG
The ECC approved a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) in favour of Election Commission of Pakistan
ECC approves import of 200,000 tonnes of sugar
The Council has also approved aid for Syria on a humanitarian basis.
ECC extends electricity, gas subsidy for export-oriented sectors
ECC extends electricity, gas subsidy for export-oriented sectors
ECC approves NRLP structure, financial impact to incentivize remitters
The NRLP programme is being introduced with a view to incentivize remitters to transfer funds
ECC re-validates Rs 352bn for procurement of Covid-19 vaccine
Funds were allocated under economic stimulus package for the entire duration of COVID-19 pandemic.
ECC approves significant hike in Sugar, flour, ghee prices at utility stores
ECC also approved flagship ‘Kamyab Pakistan Program’ besides approving several other projects.
ECC approves import of 100,000 metric tons of Sugar
The ECC approved Technical Supplementary Grant Rs 1.6bn for Department of Immigration and Passports
Beneficiaries to get additional amount under Indexation Policy approved by ECC
The cabinet committee approved the enhancement of Ehsaas Kifalat monthly stipend
ECC allows provision of 500,000 MT wheat to KP during 2021-22
ECC appreciated the efforts of Economic Affairs Division for designing the much needed policy
ECC approves 2nd Phase of 'Ehsaas' to increase beneficiaries to 8 million
The disbursement process would be initiated within this financial year
ECC approves release of RLNG subsidy for export-oriented industry
The sub-committee would present a firmed-up proposal before next ECC for consideration and approval
ECC withdraws customs duty on cotton yarn import
ECC also approves Rs11.7b for mother & child hospitals in Punjab
ECC recommends PIACL restructuring plan for onward submission before cabinet
The ECC approved Rs280 million for the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
Ties with India can't be normalized until it revisits August 5 illegal steps in IIOJK: PM Imran
The meeting agreed on the decision not to resume any trade with India.
ECC approves wheat support-price at Rs1800 per 40-kg
ECC approved Rs.5552.049 million Technical Supplementary Grants for various ministries and divisions
ECC approves Rs 1 bn TSG for COVID-19 awareness campaign
The ECC meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh
ECC approves Rs 7.8 billion Ramazan Relief Package
Under the proposed package, the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) would subsidize 19 essential items
ECC approves revocation of Neelum Jhelum surcharge to electricity consumers
ECC approves summary about revocation of Neelum Jhelum surcharge @ Rs.0.10 per KWH power consumers
ECC approves payment mechanism to clear outstanding dues of IPPs
The Implementation Committee has agreed the payment mechanism with the 46 IPPs
ECC approves renewal of SSGCL-FFBQL gas supply agreement
The SSGCL may restore the gas supplies to Fauji Fertilizer till December, 2021
ECC approves continuation of subsidy on five essential items through Utility Stores
ECC forms committee to review OMCs’ margins on petroleum products
ECC reduces tax on commercial sugar imports to 0.25pc
The reduction in taxes will incentivize the sugar mills for import of 300,000 MT Raw Sugar
ECC approves issuance of $500 mln Eurobonds to finance Diamer Basha, Mohmand dams
The ECC approved amendments in the Master Plan for establishing five terminals
ECC approves construction of isolation hospital in Islamabad
The approval of Karachi Transformation Plan was postponed till the next meeting.
ECC exterminates Time-of-Use tariff scheme for Industrial consumers
The approval is equally valid for K-Electric and other power distribution companies
ECC approves removal of Regulatory Duty on cotton yarn
He said that "I have always been a great believer in the entrepreneurship of our people."
ECC approves in principle grant of $150mn for purchase of COVID-19 vaccine
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance & Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh chaired the ECC meeting.
ECC approves voluntary retirement of 3500 PIA employees
ECC approves voluntary retirement of 3500 PIA employees
ECC approves minimum wheat support price at Rs1,650 per 40kg
The ECC also approved aggregate release of wheat at 38,000 MT per day to the flour mills.
ECC forms committee to resolve circular debt issue
The committee would prepare a well-rounded proposal in a month and submit before the ECC.
ECC in principle approves tax relief for telecom sector
ECC in principle approves tax relief for telecom sector
ECC approves PM's package for Rabi Crops
The federal and provincial governments will share the subsidy in 70 percent and 30 percent ratio.
ECC in principle approves tax relief for telecom sector
Committee also approved Technical Supplementary Grant of Rs109.47 million to the Ministry of Defence
ECC approves Technical Supplementary Grants of Rs17 billion
ECC decided that the supply of RLNG shall continue till the end of November 2020.
ECC forms committee to decide wheat support price
The committee would also prepare a proposal on subsidy on fertilizers
ECC grants approval to import of 340,000 MT of wheat
The committee was briefed that the fifth tender was issued on Oct 9 for the procurement of wheat.
ECC allows OGRA to issue licenses for RLNG-based CNG stations
The ECC allowed SNGPL for the recovery of previous revenue shortfall.
ECC approves Rs19,656.213 million for PSM employees retrenchment plan
The retrenchment plan has been prepared to reduce the financial burden on the government
ECC approves increase in monthly gas meter rent from Rs 20 to Rs 40
ECC approves increase in monthly gas meter rent from Rs 20 to Rs 40
ECC approves Rs3.850bn for salaries to PSM employees
ECC also granted waiver of guarantee fee on foreign loans of K2/K3 projects
TCP to import wheat for additional strategic reserves
TCP to import wheat for additional strategic reserves
ECC increases limit of importing duty free cars under disabled persons' scheme
The Publication of Rolling Spectrum Strategy 2020-2023 was also approved by ECC.
ECC approves formation of advisory committee for release of unsold NGMS spectrum
The meeting of the cabinet committee was chaired by Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
ECC approves continuation of concessionary rates of electricity & Re-Gasified LNG
ECC also decided Finance Division will continue with existing guarantee of Rs31bn for power sector.
ECC approves tariff hike of Rs1.09 for K-Electric
Economic Coordination Committee pproved an increase of Rs1.09 per unit in the tariff for K-Electric
ECC allows TCP to import of 200,000 tonnes of wheat
The government has already allowed the TCP to import 1.5 million tonnes of wheat
ECC okays timely settlement of Roosevelt Hotel's loan
The ECC approved a revision in key terms of Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Youth Entreneurship Scheme
ECC approves fortnightly revision of POL prices
The revision of oil prices on fortnightly basis, coming into effect from 1st August 2020
ECC approves markup subsidy for housing finance under NPHDA
For housing units measuring 10 marla, end user markup rate would be seven percent
ECC approves Rs 29.72bn cash transfers for 3.72m applicants under Ehsaas
The ECC also took up a proposal for policy guidelines with respect to sale price of RLNG
Private sector given green signal to import wheat, ECC to monitor imports, price hike
The ECC also approved a proposal by the Finance Division for TSG of Rs 1300 to meet critical demands
ECC approves various supplementary grants, Rs 100m for locust control in Punjab
The ECC approved Rs.3.2 billion for PIACL to discharge the obligations on account of mark-up
ECC approves Rs480.556m for health care workers' risk allowance
ECC approves Rs480.556m for health care workers' risk allowance
ECC approves disbursement criteria for Rs200 bln Islamic Sukuk
ECC approves disbursement criteria for Rs200 bln Islamic Sukuk
ECC approves Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy
The policy will have a positive impact on allied industry including packaging and plasting.
Pakistan won't go for commercial loans' refinancing, Shaikh tells ECC
ECC also approved the proposal of the Revenue Division for declaration of multi-modal transit hub
ECC approves Rs100 billion agriculture package
The agriculture package is part of the 1,200-billion rupees coronavirus relief package
ECC asks food ministry to ensure wheat procurement of 8.25 million tones
ECC asks food ministry to ensure wheat procurement of 8.25 million tones.
ECC approves Rs 75 billion package for unemployed, daily wagers
ECC approves country's biggest industrial package
ECC allows additional allocation of 200,000 metric tons of wheat to USC
The additional quantity wheat will be allocated from PASSCO resources.
ECC approves Rs842 million for PM's youth loan scheme
The committee also approved US $1.5 million for the Ministry of energy
ECC approves Rs 1.2 trillion relief package to fight coronavirus
The ECC meeting was chaired by Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Abdul Hafeez Shaikh
ECC approves emergency funds to fight coronavirus
The ECC approved the release of Rs5 billion funds to NDMA
ECC approves Rs4152 million grants for FBR
The ECC approved the Technical supplementary Grant of Rs 44.447 million for ICT
ECC fixes minimum support price for wheat at Rs1,400 per 40kg
The ECC also approved a technical supplementary grant of Rs12.813 million of Inter Board Committee
ECC raises wheat support price to Rs400, approves Rs20bn export-oriented electricity subsidy
The ECC also gave in principal approval to a proposal for SAR 22.5 million equity investment abroad
ECC approves measures to boost remittances through formal channels
ECC approved a technical supplementary grant of Rs.9.6 billion during the current financial year
ECC approves technical supplementary grant of Rs5 billion for HEC
Furthermore, the committee also validated Rs15 million for Strategic Development Planning Cell.
ECC imposes ban on export of sugar
The meeting observed that there are sufficient and adequate stocks of sugar in the country.
Ramazan relief package of Rs2 billion likely to be approved today
Traditionally, the government offers subsidy in the Islamic month of Ramazan for deserving people.
ECC approves Rs700m as initial paid up capital to register Postal Life Insurance Company
ECC also approved the Creation of Digital Media Wing in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
ECC approves waiving off Rs194.951m dues accruing against Karkey
The ECC approved the release of 350 million rupees for the partial settlement of the SSGC liability.
ECC likely to approve hike in gas prices on Wednesday
ECC is likely to approve $100 million for the Pakistan Mortgage Refinery Company
Hike in gas tariffs delayed upon PM Imran's intervention
Political analysts have considered wheat flour crisis as a reason for the premier's intervention.
ECC to consider increase in gas tariffs by 214pc
A summary for raising gas tariff by 214 percent has also been forwarded to the ECC for approval.
ECC approves wheat import of 300,000 tonnes
The meeting is expected to approve a summary for an import of 300,000 tonnes of wheat.
ECC approves Rs 1 billion for tourism endowment fund
The ECC also granted approval of allocation of gas from PGNiG’s RIZQ Gas Field to M/s SSGCL.
ECC reallocates Rs4.05 billion under Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme
The approval to the proposal was granted by the ECC at its meeting headed by Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
ECC approves Rs100mn to bear expenses caused by Azadi March
ECC approves Rs100mn to bear expenses caused by Azadi March.
ECC fixes minimum support price for wheat at Rs1365 per 40kg
Decision to raise the minimum support price of wheat to Rs1365 to compensate growers.
ECC okays amendments to hosts of laws to spur oil exploration, production
The ECC took up a proposal by FBR and approved a technical supplementary grant of of Rs30 billion.
ECC approves Ministry of Energy's plan to raise over Rs136b financial facility
The ECC decision would help clear up a total of 1017 vehicles currently stuck at Karachi port
ECC directs release of 650,000 tonnes wheat to KP, Sindh and Balochistan
The ECC also approved an amount of Rs 2.745 billion to be paid as PASSCO incidental charges
ECC directs finance division to release one month salary of PSM employees
Meeting discussed proposal submitted by Power Division and approved settlement of liquidated damages
ECC approves Rs1 billion subsidy to reduce roti, naan prices
The ECC will inspect measures to curb cotton prices in the domestic market through imports.
ECC imposes ban on export of wheat, wheat flour
Adequate stocks of wheat are available in the country to cater for the needs of the population
Wheat export restricted by ECC
In this regard, the committee has directed PIA to utilise Rs700 million from the available resources
ECC directs Petroleum Division to divert surplus business to PR
Ministry of National Food Security and Research updated the Committee about wheat stock position.
ECC approves 150 MW additional power for K-Electric
ECC also acceded to the proposal of Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority.
FCC reviews recommendations on 'public finance management reforms'
The meeting also reviewed the bi-annual implementation of the NFC Award for Jan-Jun 2018.
ECC approves sale of petrol at Rs108 per liter: sources
Decision to increase petrol price was taken during ECC meeting chaired by Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
ECC approves Rs500 million for Torkham-Jalalabad road
The ECC expressed its deep concern over the increase in prices of medicines and food items
Asad Umar chairs ECC meeting in Islamabad
The meeting is likely to review the demand and production of urea fertilizer in the country.
Finance Minister Asad Umar to chair ECC meeting today
Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting will be held in Islamabad today (Wednesday).
Asad Umar to chair ECC meeting in Islamabad today
The meeting will discuss 8-point agenda including petroleum, maritime affairs and other matters.
ECC approves Rs2 billion as Ramazan relief package
The Pakistan post's new postage rates are also likely to be approved by the ECC.
ECC approves Rs180 million for Pakistan Banao Certificates
The committee approved a summary for gas supply from Fazal Field.
ECC approves Rs46.4 million for families of deceased employees of Petroleum Division
The meeting also approved a supplementary grant of Rs11.441 million to the privatization ministry
Asad Umar chairs ECC meeting in Islamabad
Meeting is discussing seven-point agenda including approval of Rs1 billion additional Hajj expenses.
ECC approves effective measures for enhancing production of cotton
The ECC analysed financial affairs of the PIA and formulate a plan to increase cotton production
ECC approves Rs830 mn for Pakistan Machine Tool Factory
The members discussed ways to provide opportunities to the immigrants.
