ECC Okays Key Sectoral Initiatives, TSGs Including PM-APG Programme

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, which approved key sectoral initiatives and technical supplementary grants (TSGs)

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th May, 2026) Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, which approved key sectoral initiatives and technical supplementary grants (TSGs).

The committee okayed a summary submitted by the Ministry of Housing and Works to scale up housing finance outreach for the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar (PM-APG) Programme.

“The revised framework includes institutional financing, public-private partnerships, inclusion of overseas Pakistanis, and participation of non-banking financial institutions to support the achievement of the programme’s targets,” a news release said.

The ECC also approved a summary of the Federal education and Professional Training Division seeking a TSG of Rs100 million for the project titled “Construction of Faiz Ahmad Faiz Complex, Narowal.”

The committee further approved another summary from the same division seeking a TSG of Rs350 million for Danish school Kuri, Islamabad, to meet operational requirements and support essential expenditures following commencement of academic activities.

The committee also approved a summary submitted by the National Heritage and Culture Division seeking a TSG of Rs59.624 million to meet expenditures incurred on Independence Day/Marqa-e-Haq Celebrations 2025.

Besides, the ECC okayed a summary submitted by the Industries and Production Division regarding the rollout of the second phase of the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Programme under the NEV Policy 2025–30.

The committee approved proposed adjustments to enhance programme efficiency and uptake, including improved verification processes and expanded access, while emphasizing strengthened third-party verification arrangements.

The ECC further approved a summary submitted by the Interior and Narcotics Control Division seeking a TSG of Rs2,500 million for the Directorate General Immigration and Passports (IMPASS) during FY 2025–26 to meet operational requirements, including pay and allowances, production consumables, and outstanding liabilities.

The committee also approved a summary submitted by the Petroleum Division regarding allocation and supply of gas to National Steel Complex Limited (NSCL) for revival of its operations. It allowed gas supply for process requirements and captive power generation at applicable tariffs, subject to availability, and directed the Petroleum Division to adopt a uniform policy regarding the relevant forum for such approvals.

The ECC also approved a summary submitted by the Power Division regarding uniform application of Use of System Charges (UoSC) across all DISCOs, including K-Electric, to support a level playing field under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM). The committee directed that charges be applied uniformly to all wheeling consumers.

The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Federal Minister for National food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain (virtually), Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, along with federal secretaries and senior officials from the relevant ministries, divisions and regulatory authorities.