ECC approves Rs3b gas supply schemes for villages near production fields

Also okays NDMA summary seeking Rs3.63b for reimbursement of flood operations expenditures and overseas assistance

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Friday approved a series of technical supplementary grants (TSGs), including Rs3 billion for gas supply schemes in villages near production fields, relief measures for the education sector, disaster response funding and a reform package for the power sector.

According to Ministry of Finance statement on X, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the ECC meeting at the Finance Division in Islamabad.

It said the ECC approved a summary submitted by the Petroleum Division requesting a TSG of Rs3b for gas supply schemes in villages located within a five-kilometre radius of gas production fields, adding that they would be implemented through Sui Southern Gas Company Limited and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited.

It said that TSG of Rs13.1 million was also sought to meet Pakistan’s annual contribution to the International Energy Forum (IEF). The committee's members were informed that continued membership of the IEF remained important for Pakistan’s participation in global energy dialogue and cooperation.

 

ECC Approves TSGs, Education Relief, Disaster Funding and Power Sector Reforms

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb.

The ECC… pic.twitter.com/VgPJeMdJVH

— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) March 6, 2026

The ECC further approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training seeking a TSG of Rs200m for FY2025–26 to facilitate payment of outstanding dues to teachers of Basic Education Community Schools.

The financial liability stemed from court directives regarding the payment of salary differentials in accordance with notified minimum wages for the period from August 2017 to June 2021.

In addition, the ECC approved a summary submitted by the National Disaster Management Authority seeking a TSG of Rs3.63b for reimbursement of expenditures incurred during Monsoon Response 2025 operations as well as overseas humanitarian assistance.

The committee also approved a TSG of Rs1.3b sought by the Power Division for the implementation of schemes under the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme during FY2025–26.

The ECC further approved a comprehensive reform package proposed by the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) aimed at reducing electricity generation costs, addressing legacy payment obligations and easing pressure caused by circular debt in the power sector.

The committee was informed that the measures were finalised following negotiations with several power producers and were designed to rationalise tariff structures, streamline payment arrangements and resolve outstanding financial liabilities through mutually agreed settlements.

The ECC noted that the reform initiative was expected to improve the sustainability of the power sector, reduce tariff pressures on consumers and support broader structural reforms.