ECC approves Rs10bn to boost cyber security

February 08, 2024 (MLN):  The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved Rs10 billion for the Digital Information Infrastructure Initiative, the statement issued by the Finance Division disclosed. 

The funds will be utilized to provide requisite technical capabilities to proactively identify potential cyber threats on the national critical information infrastructure besides preventing cyber security breaches.

The summary “Allocation of Rs. 10 billion through Technical Supplementary Grant during CFY for the Digital Information Infrastructure Initiative” was tabled by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication.

A summary of the Ministry of Maritimes Affairs regarding “Revised Fee of Issuance of Certificate of Quality and Origin and Other Certificates for Fish and Fishery Products under Pakistan Fish Inspection and Quality Control Rules, 1998” was also approved with the directions to the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Maritimes Affairs, to explore further avenues of investment.

The Ministry of National Food Security and Research presented a summary regarding the “Extension of Farm Mechanization Scheme of Kissan Package”  to the forum which was approved after a detailed discussion.

The Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Dr Shamshad Akhtar presided over the said meeting. 

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