The Cabinet expressed condolences for the loss of lives in Murree and offered Fateha. Minister for Interior informed the Cabinet in detail about situation in Murree. It was decided that a detailed inquiry be conducted to strategize administrative re-organization of Murree administration and to control rush of Tourists.
In view of exponential rise in COVID-19 cases, the Cabinet appealed to the general Public for insuring use of face masks, maintaining social distancing and completion of Vaccination.
The Cabinet instructed Attorney General of Pakistan to vigorously pursue cases against Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore High Court.
The Cabinet was informed that Ministry of Science and Technology will provide Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) to Election Commission of Pakistan for conducting Local bodies’ Election in Islamabad to ensure transparency.
The Cabinet approved appointment of Chairman and Members of Copyright Board of Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan. Mr. Asif Rasheed has been appointed as Chairman and two Members from Punjab and one each from other Provinces.
The Cabinet accorded Ex-post facto approval for acceptance of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia award “ NOOT-UL-TAMREEN” medals by 100 personnel of Pakistan Air Force.
The Cabinet approved registration of existing Credit Guarantee Trust Fund under ICT Trust Act, 2020 and approved SECP as regulator of the Fund. This approval has been granted to fulfill requirements of Anti Money Laundering Act, 2010.
In order to provide investment opportunities to Overseas Pakistanis in the Real Estate Sector, the Cabinet approved Residential Project at Park Road, Zone-4, Islamabad. Overseas Pakistanis can invest in this Project using Roshan Digital Account. The Project will be established on an area of 400 Kanals and will comprised of 6000 Housing Units. An estimated investment of US$ 2 Billion is expected.
The Cabinet approved CDA Budget estimated 2021-22 and revised estimates for FY 2020-21. Chairman CDA apprised that during FY 2017-18 CDA auctioned and area of 53,817 Sq.Yd and generated Rs. 12.9 Billion while as in 2021 CDA auctioned a smaller area measuring 46,783 Sq.Yd but earned Rs. 31.1 Billion. It was possible due to effective policies of the present Government.
The Cabinet approved Tariff rationalization for Power Sector through Quarterly adjustment for 4th Quarter of FY 2020-21. This adjustment will provide relief to domestic Consumers of Electricity.
The Cabinet approved appointment of Dr. Liaqat Masih Qaiser as Minority Member on National Commission for Minorities.
The Cabinet approved “ Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2021”. The Policy is aimed at accelerating Country’s transformation towards Knowledge based economy, Research and development, employment generation, encouraging innovation and benefiting the common man through Technology.
The Cabinet approved appointment of Mr. Azam Jamil as Chairman PTDC and National Tourism Coordination Board.
The Cabinet ratified decisions taken by Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms in its meeting held on 22nd December, 2021 wherein it was decided that Ministry of Science and Technology will retain National Institute of Electronics.
The Cabinet ratified decisions taken by Cabinet Committee on Privatization in its meeting held on
31st December, 2021.
CCOP decisions :-
(i) Revision of Captail Structure-Debt Recapitalization and Refinancing/Replacement of GoP Excess Equity and PDFL Loan through Commercial Borrowing of NPPMCL.
(ii) Divestment of GoP's Shares in Mari Petroleum Co. Ltd. (MPCL).
(iii) Privatization of Guddu Power Plant and Nandipur Power Plant.
The Cabinet ratified decisions taken by Economic Coordination Committee in its meetings held on
31st December, 2021 and 5th January, 2022.
ECC decisions:-
(i) Finalization of Business Plan by NHA by June 2022.
(ii) Sambrial Kharian Motorway Project (SKMP).
(iii) Allocation of Budget to the Newly Established Secretariat of the Council of Common Interests (CCI).
(iv) Gas Rate for Operation of Fatima Fertilizer (Sheikpura Plant) and Agritech.
(v) Provision of Life Saving Drugs worth Rs. 500 million to Afghan People.
(vi) Provision of Funds for Purchase of Equipment in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences-Federal Medical Teaching Institutes, 2021.
(vii) 1.2 MGD Reverse Osmosis Desalination (ROD) Plant at Gwadar (Chinese Grant).
(viii) Release of Rs. 100 Billion to manage liquidity requirements of Power Sector.
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