ISLAMABAD: The Financial Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cupboard has authorized a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) of Rs6.6 billion for the acquisition of 30 bullet-proof automobiles for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
The ECC assembly was chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on the Finance Division.
The Cupboard Division had sought Rs12.6 billion for bullet-proof automobiles to facilitate the motion of heads of state in the course of the summit, which Pakistan is scheduled to host in September 2027.
After deliberations, the ECC authorized Rs6.6 billion for 30 automobiles and directed the Cupboard Division to conduct an in depth wants evaluation earlier than looking for approval for any extra requirement.
The committee deferred a proposal concerning Minimal Indicative Costs for tobacco and revision of cess charges for fiscal 12 months 2026-27, directing the Ministry of Nationwide Meals Safety and Analysis to resubmit it with detailed justification.
The ECC additionally authorized a proposal to facilitate the export of donkey meat and hides from the Gwadar Free Zone, topic to safeguards beneficial by the ministry.
It authorized the continuation of gasoline provide to FatimaFert and Agritech till September 30, 2026, below the prevailing association.
The committee additional authorized Rs5 billion as seed cash for the Daanish Colleges Authority Fund by a TSG, to be maintained below an endowment framework.
