President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Finance Bill 2026-27, formally clearing the way for Pakistan’s federal budget to take effect from 1 July 2026. The approval completes the legislative process and allows the government to begin implementing fiscal measures outlined in the new financial plan. Following presidential assent, officials confirmed that the Finance Bill […]
Rs18 Trillion Budget
Aurangzeb presents Rs18.7 trillion federal budget
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has presented a federal budget worth over Rs18 trillion in the National Assembly. The budget outlines major spending priorities including defence, debt servicing, and development. The announcement came during a heated budget session in Islamabad. The proposals are expected to shape Pakistan’s economic direction for the coming fiscal year. The finance […]
Federal cabinet approves Rs18 trillion budget for FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the Rs18 trillion federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The approval came during a key cabinet meeting held in Islamabad. According to official sources, the cabinet also approved a 6% increase in salaries for government employees and a 7% hike […]