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.
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Growth targeted at 4.2% in FY26
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Total outlay targeted at Rs17.6 trillion, down 7% or Rs1.3 trillion as compared to Rs18.9 trillion budgeted outlay of FY26
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Inflation expected at 7.5% in coming fiscal year
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Budget deficit proposed at 3.9% and primary surplus at 2.4% of gross domestic product (GDP)
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FBR revenue projected at Rs14.13 trillion, up 18.7% from outgoing fiscal year
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Federal non-tax revenue projected at Rs5.15 trillion
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Rs1 trillion allocated for Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)
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Rs2.55 trillion for defence spending
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Rs1.05 trillion for pensions
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Rs1.19 trillion for subsidies in energy and other sectors
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Rs716 billion for Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), up by 21%
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