ECC approves over Rs 9.5 billion in technical supplementary grants, ensures continuity of key public services

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs)

Islambabad: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) exceeding Rs 9.5 billion for critical public sector projects, including passport services, NADRA operations, prison infrastructure, police healthcare facilities, and anti-narcotics operations.

The ECC meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division, reviewed and approved several proposals submitted by different ministries aimed at ensuring uninterrupted delivery of public services and strengthening institutional capacity.

A major approval was granted to the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control for a TSG of Rs 2.19 billion for the NADRA-TDP-ERP/KP-CCSDP project.

The funding will support the continuation of project operations under the World Bank-financed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Citizen-Centered Service Delivery Project, aimed at improving public access to government services.

The committee also approved a TSG of Rs 5 billion for the Directorate General Immigration and Passports to clear outstanding liabilities related to the printing of passport booklets. The allocation is expected to ensure the uninterrupted provision of passport services across the country amid rising demand.

In another significant decision, the ECC approved a Technical Supplementary Grant of Rs 2.12 billion for adjustments in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025-26 allocations. The funds will support three major projects under the Interior Division, including the construction of a Model Prison at H-16 Islamabad, the National Police Hospital Project, and the establishment of a Foreign National Security Cell Dashboard along with allied facilities.

To strengthen anti-narcotics enforcement capabilities, the committee approved a TSG of Rs 240.5 million for the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) to undertake repairs and maintenance of its helicopter fleet, enabling the force to effectively carry out operational requirements and surveillance missions.

The ECC also addressed concerns related to agricultural input supplies by approving a proposal from the Ministry of National Food Security and Research for the continuation of gas supply arrangements to SNGPL-based urea manufacturing plants, Fatima Fertilizer and Agritech, until June 30, 2026. The decision is aimed at sustaining domestic fertilizer production, ensuring adequate urea availability for farmers, and maintaining stability in the local fertilizer market.

The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, the Federal Minister for Planning, as well as senior officials from relevant ministries, divisions, and regulatory authorities.

The approvals underscore the government’s focus on maintaining essential public services, strengthening internal security infrastructure, supporting law enforcement agencies, and ensuring agricultural productivity through stable fertilizer supplies.