Dasu Terror Attack: $2.58 Million Compensation Approved for Chinese Nationals

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, presided over the committee meeting at the Finance Division

The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) has approved a $2.58 million compensation package for Chinese nationals who lost their lives in the Dasu terror attack. The announcement was made by the government in an official statement.

The ECC meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved the compensation package for the Chinese nationals who lost their lives in the tragic incident that occurred on July 14, 2021.

The committee also approved several other proposals, including Rs70.484 billion for the Ministry of Water Resources as cover for hydropower projects, $8 million in government support for Roosevelt Hotel in New York, and Rs184.509 million for the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA).

ECC Approves $2.58 Million Compensation for Chinese Nationals Killed in Dasu Terror Attack

The ECC approved a $2.58 million compensation package for the Chinese nationals who lost their lives in the Dasu terror attack. The compensation package includes $1 million for each of the nine Chinese nationals who were killed in the attack, and $580,000 for the 26 Chinese nationals who were injured.

The attack occurred on July 14, 2021, when a suicide bomber targeted a bus carrying Chinese workers to the Dasu Hydropower Project in Upper Kohistan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack killed nine Chinese nationals and injured 26 others.

The compensation package was approved after the ECC considered a summary presented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The summary stated that the compensation package was in line with the government’s policy of providing compensation to the families of foreign nationals who are killed or injured in terrorist attacks in Pakistan.

ECC Approves Rs70.484 Billion for Ministry of Water Resources

The ECC also approved Rs70.484 billion for the Ministry of Water Resources as cover for hydropower projects. The funds will be used to finance the construction of new hydropower projects and the rehabilitation of existing hydropower projects.

The ECC’s approval of the funds for the Ministry of Water Resources is a significant step forward in the government’s efforts to increase the country’s hydropower generation capacity. Hydropower is a clean and renewable source of energy, and it is essential for meeting the country’s growing energy needs.

ECC Approves $8 Million Government Support for Roosevelt Hotel

The ECC approved $8 million in government support for Roosevelt Hotel in New York. The funds will be used to renovate the hotel and to make it more competitive in the global tourism market.

The Roosevelt Hotel is a historic hotel that is located in the heart of New York City. The hotel has been a popular destination for tourists and business travelers for over a century.

The ECC’s approval of the funds for the Roosevelt Hotel is a sign of the government’s commitment to promoting tourism in Pakistan. Tourism is a major source of revenue for the country, and it is essential for creating jobs and boosting the economy.

ECC Approves Rs184.509 Million for Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority

The ECC approved Rs184.509 million for the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA). The funds will be used to strengthen the PNRA’s regulatory oversight of nuclear facilities in Pakistan.

The PNRA is responsible for ensuring the safe and secure operation of nuclear facilities in Pakistan. The ECC’s approval of the funds for the PNRA is a sign of the government’s commitment to nuclear safety.