ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet here on Wednesday. Ministry of Commerce submitted a summary on amendments in the Import Policy Order-2022 with regards to import of live animals and animal products in line with the revised conditions/guidelines by the World Organization of Animal Health (WOAH) on animals (Cattle) trade.

The ECC after discussion approved the proposed amendments in the relevant clauses of IPO-2022. The ECC approved Technical Supplementary Grant of Rs299.997 million in favours of Ministry of Housing and Works for repair and maintenance of Public buildings. The ECC also approved Supplementary Grant of Rs87.164 million in favours of Intelligence Bureau for payment of taxes and duties.

The ECC after discussion deferred a summary of Ministry of Commerce regarding Amendment in IPO-2022 pertaining to used Auto Lube Oil and a summary of Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, seeking approval of NTC’s budget for financial year 2021-22 and 2022-23.