The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to review multiple financial summaries and approve funding proposals across key sectors.
During the meeting, the ECC approved a summary from the Petroleum Division seeking a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) of Rs13.1 million to meet Pakistan’s annual contribution to the International Energy Forum. The committee noted that maintaining membership is important for Pakistan’s participation in global energy dialogue.
The committee also approved Rs3 billion for gas supply schemes in villages located within a five-kilometre radius of gas production fields. The schemes will be implemented through Sui Southern Gas Company and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited to improve energy access for nearby communities.
In another decision, the ECC approved a summary from the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training for a TSG of Rs200 million during FY2025–26. The funds will be used to clear outstanding dues of teachers working in Basic Education Community Schools.
The liability emerged following court directives ordering payment of salary differentials in line with the notified minimum wage for the period from August 2017 to June 2021.
The committee also reviewed a proposal seeking exemption from relending terms for an additional $4 million allocated to the Higher Education Commission under the restructured Higher Education Development in Pakistan Project. The funds were reallocated by the World Bank to increase HEC’s share beyond the previously exempted amount.
Furthermore, the ECC approved Rs3.63 billion requested by the National Disaster Management Authority to reimburse expenses incurred during Monsoon Response 2025 operations and for overseas humanitarian assistance.
Another grant of Rs1.3 billion was approved for development initiatives under the government’s Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme for FY2025–26.
The committee also approved a reform package and related financial measures aimed at improving the sustainability of the power sector, reducing tariff pressure on consumers, and supporting broader structural reforms.
Separately, the ECC approved Rs1.47 billion for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to partially clear outstanding liabilities related to federal public information and awareness campaigns. The ministry had requested Rs2.231 billion and has been asked to present the remaining requirement in the next quarter.
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