Pakistan government presented the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Tuesday, targeting a modest 4.2% growth for FY26, compared to 2.7% expected in the outgoing FY25.
media takes a look at some of the key highlights of the documents.
Growth targeted at 4.2% in FY26
Total outlay targeted at Rs17.6 trillion, down 7% or Rs1.3 trillion as compared to Rs18.9 trillion budgeted outlay of FY26
Inflation expected at 7.5% in coming fiscal year
Budget deficit proposed at 3.9% and primary surplus at 2.4% of gross domestic product (GDP)
FBR revenue projected at Rs14.13 trillion, up 18.7% from outgoing fiscal year
Federal non-tax revenue projected at Rs5.15 trillion
Rs1 trillion allocated for Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)
Rs2.55 trillion for defence spending
Rs1.05 trillion for pensions
Rs1.19 trillion for subsidies in energy and other sectors
Rs716 billion for Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), up by 21%
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