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 development budget
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 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 […]
Punjab prepares development budget for 2026-27
Punjab has prepared the preliminary development budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, totaling PKR 1,450 billion. The budget aims to fund key infrastructure and social projects, benefiting millions across the province. Citizens, businesses, and government agencies will be directly impacted by the proposed allocations and development plans. The Planning and Development Board drafted the initial […]