The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination for a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) worth Rs 2.8 billion in favor of the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI). The committee was informed that FDI remained a key national program aimed at immunizing more than eight million children against vaccine-preventable diseases, and that the grant would support the continued joint procurement of vaccines, syringes and the Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Platform (CCEOP) in coordination with the provinces. The ECC meeting, held at the Finance Division, was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The committee also approved a summary submitted by the Commerce Division on amendments to the Import Policy Order (IPO) 2022 for the import of areca nut (betel nut), a widely consumed product with significant commercial importance in the domestic market. The revised framework, which includes pre-shipment inspection and enhanced regulatory oversight, was introduced, subject to approval by the Prime Minister, to ensure compliance with phytosanitary and food safety standards, minimize disputes and facilitate trade in line with international best practices. The committee also approved a supplementary technical grant of Rs 306 million in favor of the Airport Security Force (ASF) of the Defense Division for discharging essential obligations, including payments under the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package, encashment of Leave Readiness Reserve (LPR), and subsistence and travel allowances. The ECC also approved a summary submitted by the Federal Division of Vocational Education and Training for allocation of Rs 2,000 crore through supplementary technical grant. The committee noted that the funds had been generated through adjustments within the Public Sector Development Programme.
ECC approves Rs 2.8 billion for child vaccination
