DPM/FM Dar chairs ECNEC meeting, approves several development projects

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd May, 2026) Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday approved development priorities across all provinces and regions, with a focus on strengthening national development initiatives and addressing infrastructure and social sector needs

Key initiatives discussed and approved during the meeting included detailed design of ML-1, Havelian Dry Port, Lowari Tunnel access works, Thar Coal Rail Connectivity, Kachhi Canal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa irrigation improvements, Jinnah Hospital Islamabad, Sindh Human Capital 1000 Days Programme, Sindh flood rehabilitation support, and Diamer Basha Dam-related arrangements, said news release issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson.

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While chairing a meeting of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), the deputy prime minister reaffirmed the government’s continued focus on infrastructure development, improved public services, regional balance, and long-term economic resilience.

The meeting was attended by Minister Finance and Revenue, Minster Planning & Development, Minister Planning Punjab, Minister Irrigation Sindh, Tariq Bajwa SAPM, Secretary EAD, Secretary Health, Secretary Water, Secretary Planning, and senior officials from relevant ministries.