Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman strongly defended the provincial budget and criticised the opposition during the concluding budget debate. He said the opposition leader spent five days discussing the budget without understanding key allocations. The remarks came as the government highlighted its fiscal performance and welfare spending plans for the 2026-27 financial year. Addressing […]
Punjab budget 2026-27
Punjab budget debate sparks clash between treasury and opposition
The Punjab Assembly witnessed a heated debate over the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, as treasury and opposition lawmakers traded sharp criticism over spending priorities and development allocations. During the session, opposition members accused the government of presenting a budget focused on figures rather than addressing the needs of key sectors. They alleged […]
Punjab cuts development budget by 40% for FY27
LAHORE: The Punjab government has unveiled a significantly reduced Annual Development Programme (ADP) of Rs752 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27, marking a nearly 40 per cent decline from last year’s Rs1.24 trillion development budget. The reduction comes after the province surrendered Rs749 billion to the federal government, resulting in tighter fiscal space for development […]
Punjab allocates Rs3.85bn for mobile clinics
The Punjab government has allocated Rs3.85 billion for the Clinic on Wheels programme in its 2026-27 budget. The funding aims to expand access to healthcare services at the community level. The initiative is expected to benefit residents in underserved and remote areas across the province. Presenting the provincial budget, Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said the […]
Punjab proposes 7pc salary increase
The Punjab government presented a Rs5.903 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, proposing a 7 percent salary increase for employees. The budget also includes a 3.5 percent pension raise and significant allocations for development sectors. The measures aim to support public welfare, infrastructure growth and economic stability across the province. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman […]
Punjab unveils Rs5.9tr budget for 2026-27
Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs5,903 billion provincial budget for 2026-27. The tax-free budget proposes salary and pension increases while allocating significant funds for development projects. The budget directly affects government employees, pensioners, students, patients, and millions of Punjab residents. Presenting the budget in the Punjab Assembly, the finance minister announced […]
Punjab cabinet approves FY2026-27 budget
The Punjab cabinet has approved the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Tuesday, marking a key step ahead of the formal presentation of the financial plan. According to details shared during the meeting, the chief minister described the upcoming budget as […]
Punjab to unveil Rs5.3 trillion budget today
The Punjab government is set to present its budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 today, with a proposed outlay exceeding Rs5.3 trillion and no new taxes expected to be imposed on citizens. The budget will be presented during the 43rd session of the Punjab Assembly by Provincial Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman. Alongside the annual […]
Punjab unveils Rs5.13tr budget plan
The Punjab government is set to present a Rs5,131 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The plan prioritizes health, education, social welfare, and development spending. The budget will directly impact public services, employees, and welfare programmes across the province. According to official sources, total expenditure is estimated at Rs3,569.6 billion for the next fiscal year. […]
Punjab unveils Rs5.13tr budget plan
The Punjab government has finalised a budget framework of Rs5.13 trillion for the fiscal year 2026–27. The plan outlines major fiscal allocations and support measures for the federal government. It matters for Pakistan’s overall economic planning and fiscal stability. According to official sources, Punjab is also prepared to offer a financial concession of Rs570 billion […]