Islamabad, August 20, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved a significant relief package worth Rs5.8 billion for those affected by the devastating monsoon rains.
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ECC approves development of industrial estate on PSM land
Islamabad, August 13, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for establishing a major industrial estate on the land of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi, marking a significant step towards revitalizing industrial growth in the region.
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ECC Approves Tax Exemption for ICC Champions Trophy Income
Islamabad, February 20, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, in a meeting on Friday, granted approval for a tax exemption on the income generated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Pakistan Bans Import of Polyol Blended with HCFC – 141b – 142b
Islamabad, January 7, 2025 – Pakistan has taken a significant step toward protecting the environment and aligning with international climate commitments by approving a ban on the import of Polyol blended with HCFC-141b and HCFC-142b. The decision was made during a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.
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ECC Approves Winter Package to Boost Electricity Consumption
Islamabad, November 19, 2024 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a winter package designed to increase electricity demand while reducing the country’s reliance on natural gas during the colder months.
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ECC Greenlights Major Reforms for FBR Transformation
Islamabad, November 12, 2024 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved five critical proposals from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as part of its Transformation Plan aimed at enhancing efficiency, revenue generation, and capacity building within the FBR.
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ECC Approves Rs 45 Billion for Defence Projects
Islamabad, October 3, 2024 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has approved a supplementary grant of Rs 45 billion for various defence services projects.
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IMF Loan Hope: Aurangzeb Foresees Good News for Pakistan
Islamabad, September 20, 2024 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced on Friday that Pakistan is expected to receive favorable news from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on September 25, 2024.
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ECC Approves Gas Allocation Priority for Industrial Sector
Islamabad, September 11, 2024 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, in a pivotal decision on Wednesday, approved the reallocation of gas supply priorities, elevating the industrial sector to top priority.
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ECC Approves Enhanced 25% Sales Tax Rate on Local Vehicles
Islamabad, February 15, 2024 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, during its meeting on Wednesday, gave the nod to an increased sales tax rate of 25 percent on locally assembled vehicles.
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