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.
Federal Government Extends Fifty Billion Rupee Sovereign Guarantee for SNGPL to Avoid Debt Default
The Economic Coordination Committee approved a one-year extension for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited financing facility from Meezan Bank amid massive circular debt challenges.
Economic Coordination Committee Approves Gas Supply Extension and Infrastructure Grants
The Economic Coordination Committee chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb approves gas supply extensions for urea plants and multiple technical grants.
Economic Coordination Committee To Reconsider Long Term Lease Extension For Engro Vopak Terminal
Investment Minister Qaiser Sheikh objects to the 30-year uncompetitive lease extension for Engro Vopak Terminal prompting the cabinet to refer the case back to the ECC.
Pakistan ECC Approves Wheat for KP and Nine Billion Rupees Supplementary Grants
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs the ECC meeting, greenlighting 50,000 metric tons of wheat for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alongside funding for SUPARCO space missions.
Economic Coordination Committee Clears Over Forty Billion Rupees for Key Defense and Energy Projects
The Economic Coordination Committee approved more than forty billion rupees in technical supplementary grants covering infrastructure, national security, and critical energy sector initiatives.