Pakistan’s Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has given its approval for four major development projects with a cumulative value of over Rs 240 billion. The approvals were granted during a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
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These projects are strategically designed to boost critical infrastructure, enhance skills, and expand energy capacity across the country. The initiatives approved are:
- AFIC-NIHD Hospital Expansion (Rawalpindi): A major upgrade to healthcare facilities.
- Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Programme: A nationwide initiative aimed at creating employment opportunities through vocational training.
- Karachi Yellow Line BRT Corridor: A key public transport project to strengthen urban mobility in Pakistan’s largest city.
- 34.5 MW Harpo Hydropower Project (Gilgit-Baltistan): A renewable energy project to expand clean power generation capacity.
The meeting was attended by senior federal and provincial officials, including the Finance Minister, Planning Minister, and representatives from Sindh province. The projects represent a significant push in Pakistan’s socio-economic development agenda, targeting improvements in healthcare services, job creation, urban transport, and renewable energy.
