--- title: "ECC approves Rs6.6bn for bulletproof vehicles ahead of 2027 SCO summit" description: "Most outlets reported the Economic Coordination Committee’s approval of Rs6.6 billion for 30 bulletproof vehicles for the 2027 SCO summit, with some noting the initial request was for Rs12.6 billion and that the committee ordered a fresh assessment for additional funding. A few outlets framed the approval as a budget cut compared to the original demand. All coverage focused on the financial allocation and the purpose of the vehicles, with no additional context or framing beyond the approval and funding details." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7074-sco-summit-ecc-approves-rs6-6bn-grant-for-purchase-of-30 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # ECC approves Rs6.6bn for bulletproof vehicles ahead of 2027 SCO summit pakistan · updated 8 Sep 2026, 2:20 PM PKT · 7–8 Sep 2026 · 17 articles from 13 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 13 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the Economic Coordination Committee’s approval of Rs6.6 billion for 30 bulletproof vehicles for the 2027 SCO summit, with some noting the initial request was for Rs12.6 billion and that the committee ordered a fresh assessment for additional funding. A few outlets framed the approval as a budget cut compared to the original demand. All coverage focused on the financial allocation and the purpose of the vehicles, with no additional context or framing beyond the approval and funding details. ## Same story from 13 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **The Nation** — [ECC approves Rs6.6bn for SCO summit vehicles](https://www.nation.com.pk/08-Sep-2026/ecc-approves-rs6-6bn-sco-summit-vehicles) · 8 Sep 2026, 2:20 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) of Rs6. - **ARY News (English)** — [ECC approves Rs6.6bn for 30 bullet-proof vehicles ahead of SCO Summit](https://arynews.tv/ecc-approves-30-bullet-proof-vehicles-ahead-of-sco-summit) · 8 Sep 2026, 1:31 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The ECC meeting was held at the Finance Division and chaired by Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb... - **Daily Times** — [ECC approves Rs6.6bn for bulletproof vehicles](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1549734/ecc-approves-rs6-6bn-for-bulletproof-vehicles/) · 8 Sep 2026, 11:06 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved Rs6.6 billion to purchase 30 bulletproof vehicles for the 2027 SCO summit. Pakistan will host the summit in September 2027. Read More: Duty-free imports of 35 armoured vehicles approved by ECC Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the ECC meeting on Monday. The Cabinet Division had requested Rs12.6bn for more than 50 […] - **Minute Mirror** — [ECC approves Rs6.6bn for bulletproof vehicles ahea...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ecc-approves-rs6-6bn-for-bulletproof-vehicles-ahead-of-sco-summit-626514/) · 8 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved Rs6.6 billion for the purchase of 30 bulletproof - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan to buy 30 bullet-proof vehicles worth Rs6.6 billion for SCO Summit 2027](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-to-buy-30-bullet-proof-vehicles-worth-rs6-6-billion-for-sco-summit-2027/) · 8 Sep 2026, 9:52 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs. 6.6 billion for purchase of 30 bullet-proof… - **Dawn** — [ECC okays Rs6.6bn for bulletproof vehicles for next year's SCO summit](https://www.dawn.com/news/2028312/ecc-okays-rs66bn-for-bulletproof-vehicles-for-next-years-sco-summit) · 8 Sep 2026, 8:27 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > https://www.dawn.com/news/2028280/ecc-okays-rs66bn-for-bulletproof-vehicles - **Business Recorder** — [ECC approves Rs6.6bn for 30 bullet-proof vehicles purchase](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438408/ecc-approves-rs66bn-for-30-bullet-proof-vehicles-purchase) · 8 Sep 2026, 6:02 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved Rs6.6 billion for purchase of 30 bullet-proof vehicles. The ECC also approved safeguards on the exports of donkey meat and hides from Gwadar Free Zone. The ECC met at the Finance Division under the Chair of Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The ECC approved the recommendations of M... - **The Express Tribune** — [ECC slashes SCO summit vehicles budget](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2628028/ecc-slashes-sco-summit-vehicles-budget) · 8 Sep 2026, 12:02 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Rs6.6b approved for bullet-proof vehicles against demand for Rs12.6b - **Profit** — [ECC approves Rs6.6 billion for 30 bullet-proof vehicles ahead of 2027 SCO summit](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/07/ecc-approves-rs66-billion-for-30-bullet-proof-vehicles-ahead-of-2027-sco-summit) · 7 Sep 2026, 11:14 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Cabinet Division had sought Rs12.6 billion; committee orders fresh assessment before considering any additional funding - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan to Buy 30 Armored Cars for SCO Summit 2027](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/07/pakistan-to-buy-30-armored-cars-for-sco-summit-2027/) · 7 Sep 2026, 10:46 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet on Monday approved Rs. 6.6 billion for 30 bulletproof vehicles for… Read More - **24 News HD** — [ECC approves Rs6.6b for 30 bulletproof vehicles ahead of SCO Summit](https://www.24newshd.tv/07-Sep-2026/ecc-approves-rs6-6b-30-bulletproof-vehicles-ahead-sco-summit) · 7 Sep 2026, 10:19 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs6. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan approves $23.8 million for 30 bullet-proof vehicles for 2027 SCO summit](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-approves-238-million-for-30-bullet-proof-vehicles-for-2027-sco-summit-3000547) · 7 Sep 2026, 7:55 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing - **Hum News English** — [ECC approves Rs6.6bn for bulletproof vehicles ahead of SCO summit](https://humenglish.com/latest/ecc-approves-rs6-6bn-for-bulletproof-vehicles-ahead-of-sco-summit/) · 7 Sep 2026, 7:27 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Monday approved Rs6.6 billion for the purchase of 30 bulletproof vehicles for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in September 2027. The meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved a technical supplementary grant (TSG) of Rs6.6 billion against the origina... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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