Pakistan ECC Approves SBP Risk Coverage Framework for Small Firms and Farmers
Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee approved an SBP framework to bring eligible microfinance and non-bank financial institutions into risk coverage schemes for small enterprises and farmers, alongside financial approvals exceeding Rs39 billion for development and institutional needs.
ECC Approves Rs41bn Grants for USC Closure, Thar Coal Rail and FBR Reforms
Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee has approved around Rs41 billion in supplementary grants for government projects, including Utility Stores Corporation closure, Thar coal rail connectivity, FBR transformation, election preparations and SME financing.
Pakistan Approves Rs75 Billion Fuel Subsidy Scheme as Government Moves to Shield Small Vehicle Owners From Rising Costs
Economic Coordination Committee has approved Rs75 billion for a targeted petrol subsidy covering two-wheelers, three-wheelers and vehicles up to 800cc, with digital distribution planned through the Fuel Pass System.
ECC Approves Brownfield Refinery Upgrade Agreements and Rs75 Billion Fuel Relief Grant
Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee approves brownfield refinery upgrade agreements, Rs75 billion for the Fuel Relief Scheme and other measures covering shipping, sugar exports and OMC tax claims.
ECC Approves Rs6.6 Billion for Bullet Proof Vehicles Ahead of SCO Summit
Economic Coordination Committee approves Rs6.6 billion technical supplementary grant for 30 bullet proof vehicles ahead of the SCO Summit Pakistan will host in September 2027.
ECC Approves Wheat Disposal, Petroleum Imports and Key Economic Measures
ECC approves PASSCO wheat disposal, petroleum imports through bonded storage, an OQ Trading-PSO agreement, K-IV funding and Reko Diq security support.
Govt Raises Petroleum Dealers’ Margin by Rs1.34 Per Litre to Rs9.98
The ECC has approved a Rs1.34 per litre increase in petroleum dealers’ margin, raising it from Rs8.64 to Rs9.98 for motor spirit and high-speed diesel.
Power Division Asked to Provide Payment Plan for Mounting SNGPL Receivables
Petroleum Division has sought a workable payment plan from Power Division for SNGPL’s outstanding indigenous gas and RLNG dues, with timelines for settlement.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $3.95 Billion in July as Imports Surge 18%
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened to $3.95 billion in July 2026 as imports climbed 18% to $6.9 billion, while exports increased 9.5% to $2.94 billion, renewing concerns over the country’s external sector balance.
Economic Coordination Committee Convenes to Review Export Subsidies Energy Grants and Budget Proposals
The Economic Coordination Committee reviews proposals on export finance subsidy schemes, energy arbitration funds, tight gas reserves, and departmental budgets.