The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved over Rs 74.6 billion in technical supplementary grants (TSGs) for various ministries and divisions in a meeting held in Islamabad.
Defence and IT Sector Allocations
The ECC approved two summaries from the Ministry of Defence. A TSG of Rs 1.289 billion was granted for expenses related to Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq Celebrations 2025. Additionally, Rs 2 billion was approved for the Marka-e-Haq Monument Project in Islamabad, to be executed by the Frontier Works Organization (FWO).
For the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, the committee approved a TSG of Rs 4.5 billion for the completion of Phase-II of the Pakistan Asan Khidmat Centre in Islamabad. It also allowed re-appropriation of Rs 911.2 million in savings to the Smart Islamabad Initiative.
Energy Sector Support
The Power Division received the largest single allocation: a TSG of Rs 52 billion for release to the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) as government equity in Distribution Companies (DISCOs). The ECC also approved re-appropriation of Rs 97.649 billion from K-Electric to the Inter-DISCO Tariff Differential Subsidy, along with adjustment of TESCO tariff differential subsidy arrears claims of Rs 44.198 billion.
The Petroleum Division secured an extension in the validity of sovereign guarantees for a Rs 50 billion financing facility obtained by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) from Meezan Bank Limited until June 30, 2027.
Interior, Railways, and Other Ministries
The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control received multiple approvals. A TSG of Rs 250 million was allocated to Frontier Corps KP (North) for operational requirements and security capabilities. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) received Rs 193.2 million to meet employee-related expenses. Additionally, Rs 4.2 billion was approved for payment of pending dues to families of Shuhada personnel of Civil Armed Forces, with the instruction that the amount be met from available savings during the current financial year, while the remaining requirement would be catered for in the next financial year.
The Ministry of Railways obtained an enhancement in Grant-in-Aid of Rs 7 billion for Pakistan Railways. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs received a TSG of Rs 600 million as the federal government’s share for installing a Vessel Monitoring System in fishing boats across Pakistan.
The Ministry of Industries and Production was authorized to release salary payments for Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) from the already approved budgetary allocation for FY2025-26 to ensure continuity of employee-related payments.
Housing, Finance, and Other Approvals
The Ministry of Housing and Works received approval for transfer of Rs 793.7 million relating to the PSDP scheme for District Shangla to facilitate timely implementation of development initiatives.
The Finance Division secured a TSG of Rs 312.3 million for implementing the incentive package for PAS and PSP officers serving in Balochistan. The ECC also approved discontinuation of the Telegraphic Transfer Charges Incentive Scheme (TTCIS) effective July 1, 2026.
The Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission received a TSG of Rs 8.216 million to meet employee-related expenditure requirements.
The Privatisation Division obtained a TSG of Rs 22.4 million in favour of the Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A) to ensure continuity of its operations and administrative obligations.
Attendance and Background
The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, along with federal secretaries and senior officials from relevant ministries, divisions, and regulatory authorities.
