Rs2.11bn TSG for Bullet-Proof Cars Okayed by ECC

Rs2.11bn TSG for bullet-proof cars okayed by ECC

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Technical Supplementary Grant of Rs2.11 billion for the procurement of bullet-proof vehicles, citing operational imperatives and security-related requirements. The meeting was held at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The ECC also reviewed and approved a summary of the Defence…

Pakistan allocates Rs2.1b for bullet-proof school vehicles, rewards U-19 cricket team

The Pakistani government has approved a supplementary budget of Rs2.1 billion to purchase bullet-proof vehicles for schoolchildren in Balochistan. The decision was made by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet to improve student safety in the province, which has faced security challenges. According to the Ministry of Finance, the Defence Division requested additional funds, citing operational and security needs. Prime Minister…