ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has given the green light to four public sector development projects with a total estimated cost exceeding Rs240 billion. The approvals were granted during a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, according to an official release.
One of the key initiatives involves expanding cardiac care facilities at a major medical institute in Rawalpindi, aimed at strengthening specialised healthcare services and increasing treatment capacity.
The committee also approved a nationwide youth-focused skills programme intended to enhance vocational and technical training opportunities. The initiative is designed to equip young people with market-relevant skills to improve employability.
In the transport sector, ECNEC endorsed the development of a new bus rapid transit corridor in Karachi. The project is expected to support urban mobility by providing an organised public transport system along a key route in the city.
Additionally, a hydropower project with a planned generation capacity of 34.5 megawatts in Gilgit-Baltistan received approval. The scheme is expected to contribute to regional electricity supply and support local infrastructure development.
The meeting was attended by federal and provincial officials, including representatives from finance, planning, water resources, defence, and technical training institutions. The approved projects span multiple sectors, reflecting ongoing efforts to address infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and workforce development needs through public investment.
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