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ECNEC approves development projects worth Rs172.7bn

Six of the approved projects belonged to the province of Balochistan

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ECNEC approves development projects worth Rs172.7bn
ECNEC approves development projects worth Rs172.7bn

Islamabad: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Monday approved 10 out of 11 proposed development projects costing Rs 172.7 billion.

A project presented by the Ministry of Health was deferred, requiring further clarification before approval.

The meeting of the ECNEC was held here under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

Six of the approved projects belonged to the province of Balochistan, while the approved projects pertained to the infrastructure sector for improving connectivity in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, according to a press release issued by the Deputy Prime Minister Office.

Additionally, the ECNEC also approved a World Bank-funded project for developing solid waste infrastructure for Karachi costing Rs 29.2 billion.

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