The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination for Supplementary Technical Grant (TSG) amounting to Rs2.8 billion to the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI). The committee was informed that the 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 bulk procurement of vaccines, syringes and a Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Platform (CCEOP) in coordination with the provinces. The ECC meeting, held at the Finance Division, was chaired by Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue. The committee also approved a summary submitted by the Commerce Division regarding amendments to the Import Policy Order (IPO), 2022 for the importation of areca nut (betel nut), a widely consumed product having significant commercial importance in the domestic market. The revised framework, including pre-shipment inspection and enhanced regulatory oversight, was introduced, with the approval of 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 further approved an additional technical grant of Rs 306 million to the Airport Security Force (ASF) under the Defense Division to meet its essential obligations including payments under the Prime Minister’s Assistance Scheme, encashment of Leave Readiness Reserve (LPR) and travel and per diem allowances. The ECC also approved a summary submitted by the Federal Education and Vocational Training Division for allocation of Rs 2 billion through supplementary technical grant. The committee noted that the funds were generated through an adjustment within the Public Sector Development Program.
ECC approves Rs2.8b for child vaccination
