Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) amounting to Rs. 4,272.422 million for various divisions and ministries.
The meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, saw the allocation of funds to support a range of governmental functions and projects.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance, the ECC approved Rs. 2.363 million for the Ministry of Interior to cover the payment of troops’ costs and subsistence allowance, and Rs. 200 million for the Intelligence Bureau Division. Additionally, Rs. 19.373 million was allocated to the Ministry of Law & Justice.
A significant portion of the funds, amounting to Rs. 4,050.686 million, was approved for the Strategic Plans Division and SUPARCO (Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) to support the “Pakistan Multi-Mission Communication Satellite System” project.
Moreover, the ECC approved a proposal from the Ministry of Industries & Production to allow SNGPL-based plants to operate for six months, from March 31, 2024, to September 20, 2024. This measure is aimed at ensuring the smooth supply of urea fertilizer during the Kharif season.
The meeting was attended by key government officials, including Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Minister for Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik, Minister for Industries & Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister of State for Finance & Revenue Ali Pervez Malik, the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Federal Secretaries, and other senior officials from the relevant ministries.
The approval of these grants underscores the government’s commitment to addressing the financial needs of various ministries and divisions, ensuring the effective implementation of key projects and the smooth operation of essential services.
