The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will approve only a three-month budget if a meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan does not take place before June 30. The move could delay the province’s full fiscal planning and budget process. Government officials, lawmakers and provincial departments will be directly affected by the interim arrangement.
PTI Secretary General Barrister Salman Akram Raja announced the decision while speaking to media outside Adiala Road on Tuesday. He said discussions had already taken place with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur regarding the proposed course of action. According to Raja, the provincial government will move forward with a temporary budget framework instead of presenting a complete annual budget.
He stated that the party wants consultation with the PTI founder before finalising the province’s budgetary priorities. Therefore, the government will avoid presenting a full-year financial plan until that meeting takes place. He added that the current strategy would remain in place if access to the party founder is not granted before the constitutional deadline.
Furthermore, Raja cited constitutional provisions to support the proposal. He said Article 125 allows a provincial government to seek approval for expenditures through a limited-period budget arrangement. As a result, the province can continue administrative and development operations while awaiting a final decision on the complete budget.
Meanwhile, the statement comes as provinces across Pakistan are unveiling budgets for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has yet to announce whether the interim budget will include any major policy changes or spending adjustments. Further clarity is expected before the end of the current financial year.