KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has promised a transparent and development-focused budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, with key investments in water, solar energy, education, and healthcare. He made the remarks during a high-level cabinet meeting held on Saturday to review and finalize budget proposals. The chief minister emphasized the importance […]
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Shehbaz unveils Rs250bn for Balochistan: “No room for injustice or neglect”
QUETTA – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that Balochistan will receive Rs250 billion in the upcoming national development budget for fiscal year 2025–26. Speaking at the Balochistan Grand Jirga in Quetta, the premier stressed that these funds must be spent transparently and efficiently to bring real, on-ground change to the province. He praised […]
Rs1 trillion+ development budget aims to transform roads, water, and energy sectors
The federal government plans to spend more than Rs1 trillion on development projects in the fiscal year 2025-26. This large budget will fund important areas such as roads, water supply, power generation, and higher education. Officials say this shows the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and social services across the country. The Annual Plan Coordination […]
Finance ministry proposes 20% budget hike for BISP to support 10 million families
The Finance Ministry has proposed a 20% increase in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. If approved, the allocation will rise from Rs592.48 billion to Rs716 billion. This boost aims to raise quarterly cash transfers and maintain support for 10 million low-income households across Pakistan. Starting January 2026, quarterly […]
Pakistan targets structural shift with FY26 budget, says finance minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday revealed that the government is working on a “strategic” and reform-driven federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26, aiming to go beyond the traditional approach of simply balancing revenues and expenditures. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Aurangzeb said that Pakistan’s economy needs a fundamental shift. “The DNA of […]
Defence budget to rise by 32% in Pakistan’s 2025-26 fiscal plan
Pakistan is set to raise its defence budget to Rs2.8 trillion for the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a 32% increase from last year. This hike is mainly due to ongoing tensions with neighboring India, which the report describes as a “war-like situation.” The increased funds will support new military recruitment and strengthen defence capabilities amid […]
2025-26 budget discussions to begin early in parliament
The government has decided to present the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the first week of June. This announcement comes as officials aim to prepare for Eid al-Adha celebrations. To accommodate this, they plan to convene a parliamentary budget session earlier than usual. Sources from the Ministry of Finance suggest the budget could […]
IMF team arrives in Pakistan for governance review
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Pakistan to review governance and corruption issues. The IMF team plans to meet with Pakistani officials starting Monday. Their main goal is to offer technical assistance that will strengthen Pakistan’s reform capacity. During their visit, the IMF will review budget proposals for the fiscal […]