ISLAMABAD: Adviser on Finance and Revenue Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has directed that the issue of Roosevelt Hotel should be handled in fair and most transparent manner and in the best national interest.

Chairing a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in Islamabad on Thursday, he said all stakeholders including Secretary Aviation should be included in every discussion related to the issues of the Roosevelt Hotel.

The Adviser said it should be made clear to all that in this transaction all matters shall be resolved in a manner that is only in favor of the country and not benefitting any individual or party.

The ECC approved the technical supplementary grant equivalent to 252.382 million rupees for the discharge of liabilities related to M/s Karkey arbitration.

Procurement of 83 X Micron sprayers for anti-locust operation was allowed by ECC to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with the grant of special exemption of taxes and duties of import.