The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved 11 development projects in a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Saturday. The projects cover a broad range of sectors, including transport, communications, and environmental initiatives, reflecting the government’s commitment to infrastructure development and capacity building.
The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Planning and SAPM Tariq Bajwa, provincial ministers from Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, federal secretaries, and provincial heads of development departments.
Among the key approvals was the revised PC-1 for the Dasu Hydropower Project, an important initiative aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s energy infrastructure and supporting sustainable power generation. The committee also endorsed a policy paper designed to create training opportunities for up to 10,000 young engineers annually, who would subsequently be placed in development projects across the country.
The approvals signal continued focus on both infrastructure expansion and human capital development, ensuring that large-scale projects are complemented by efforts to equip the next generation of professionals with practical skills and experience.
These initiatives are expected to enhance economic growth, improve public services, and support Pakistan’s long-term development objectives.
