ECNEC Approves 13 Projects Worth Over Rs1.275 Trillion

Islamabad: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved 13 development projects worth over 1.275 trillion rupees across key sectors, including transport, communications, railways, space technology, and public infrastructure. The ECNEC, which met in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair, approved these projects.

According to Radio Pakistan, these projects include economic transformation in Gilgit-Baltistan aimed at poverty alleviation, as well as flood rehabilitation initiatives in Sindh to restore critical infrastructure. Pakistan Railways’ procurement of high-capacity wagons and passenger coaches, Pakistan’s Optical Remote Sensing Satellite project, and several major road projects were also assented.

The Deputy Prime Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to sustainable development, inter-provincial connectivity, and economic transformation.