Jan 7

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 […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC Approves Winter Package to Boost Electricity Consumption

Nov 19

Energy, Finance, Pakistan

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.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC Greenlights Major Reforms for FBR Transformation

Nov 12

Taxation, Top stories

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.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC Approves Rs 45 Billion for Defence Projects

Oct 3

Finance

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.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

IMF Loan Hope: Aurangzeb Foresees Good News for Pakistan

Sep 20

Finance, Pakistan, Top stories

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.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC Approves Gas Allocation Priority for Industrial Sector

Sep 11

Finance

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.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC Approves Enhanced 25% Sales Tax Rate on Local Vehicles

Feb 15

Automotive, Taxation, Top stories

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.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC Approves Rs 7.49 Billion Ramazan Relief Package

Feb 13

Finance, National, Top stories

ECC Approves Rs 7.49 Billion Ramazan Relief Package

Islamabad, February 13, 2024 – In a significant move aimed at providing relief to the targeted beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) during the holy month of Ramazan, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a Rs7.492 billion Ramazan Relief Package.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC Authorizes Payment of Projected Net Salary for Employees of Pakistan Steel

Sep 19

Finance

ECC Authorizes Payment of Projected Net Salary for Employees of Pakistan Steel

Islamabad, September 19, 2023 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has given its authorization to the Finance Division for the disbursement of projected net salaries for the first six months of the Financial Year 2023-24.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC Extends Subsidized Rates for Essential Items through USC until June Next Year

Aug 8

National, Top stories

ECC Extends Subsidized Rates for Essential Items through USC until June Next Year

Islamabad, August 8, 2023 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has given its nod to the extension of the Prime Minister’s Relief Package for five essential items, ensuring subsidized rates through the Utility Stores Corporation (USC).

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz