62 h. ago Budget rumors were planted by our own people, says CM Gandapur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has claimed that the rumors about the provincial government not presenting the budget were spread by individuals from within their own political camp. He stressed that had the budget failed to pass in the assembly, it would have led to the downfall of the government, and the blame […]

Other

1 week ago Balochistan CM pledges peace and development, launches women’s bus service and cultural projects

QUETTA – Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti vowed to maintain zero tolerance for unrest in the province and unveiled a series of development and cultural initiatives during the provincial budget session on Wednesday. While addressing the assembly, CM Bugti stressed that peace and progress are the government’s top priorities. He announced the launch of a […]

Other

1 week ago Sindh assembly passes Rs 3.45 trillion budget with focus on health and education

The Sindh Assembly has officially passed the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. The budget session began on June 13, during which Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented the detailed financial plan. This budget aims to boost social sectors and improve public services across the province. The total budget is Rs 3.451 trillion, reflecting […]

Other

1 week ago ‘I think minus Imran has happened’, says Aleema on passage of KP budget

Aleema Khan, sister of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, on Tuesday reacted to the claims that her brother was no longer relevant in the country’s politics as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passed the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Speaking to the media outside Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, Aleema was asked whether ‘Imran […]

Other

1 week ago KP Assembly will be dissolved if PTI founder orders so: Barrister Gohar

PTI chairman says courts have been disappointing, regretting within five days, he was handed three sentences totaling 45 years ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali on Tuesday said that if ordered by the PTI founder, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly will be dissolved, saying the provincial budget has not yet been passed and there […]

Other

1 week ago Barrister Saif updates Imran Khan on KP budget, gets conditional approval

Barrister Saif met PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail and briefed him on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial budget. Saif, who serves as advisor to KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, explained why the budget was passed without delay. According to sources, Barrister Saif told Imran Khan that it was constitutionally necessary to pass the […]

Other

1 week ago KP assembly passes budget without Imran Khan’s approval, opposition boycotts session

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly passed the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 without meeting former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur had previously stated the budget would not be finalized without Khan’s approval. However, the assembly approved the budget late last night. In total, the assembly approved Rs1,962 billion for […]

Other

2 w. ago Sindh CM unveils ambitious fiscal plans, highlights Rs254b allocation for Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday concluded the provincial assembly’s budget debate for fiscal year 2025–26, outlining a series of development initiatives while defending the government’s allocations. In his address, Shah also criticized the federal government’s fiscal shortfalls and discussed how Sindh’s development budget is substantially higher than that of other […]

Other

2 w. ago CM Murad allocates Rs254 billion for Karachi, says amount may rise but not drop

KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced on Monday that Rs254 billion have been allocated for Karachi in the provincial budget, stressing that the amount may increase but will not be reduced under any circumstances. Speaking at the Sindh Assembly session, Murad Ali Shah defended the budget and responded to opposition criticism. He […]

Other

2 w. ago Technical session on budget 2025–26 and economic policy held at Punjab Assembly

A comprehensive technical session on Budget 2025–26 and the province’s economic outlook was held at the historic Old Assembly Hall of the Punjab Assembly on Saturday. The session was designed to provide members of the assembly with valuable insights into the budget-making process, financial regulations, and the provincial economic strategy. The session commenced with registration […]

Other

2 w. ago KP budget won’t pass without Imran Khan’s approval: Barrister Saif

PESHAWAR: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Barrister Dr. Ali Saif declared that the province’s upcoming fiscal budget will not be approved without consultation with PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Barrister Saif emphasised that the people voted for Imran Khan’s ideology, and therefore the provincial budget […]

Other

2 w. ago Punjab budget reveals major increases for CM office, governor house, and ministers’ offices

Punjab’s new budget shows significant increases in spending for top government offices. Documents reveal a major rise in funds for the Chief Minister’s Office, Governor House, and provincial ministers. The budget was presented in the Punjab Assembly just a day ago. According to official records, the Chief Minister’s Office budget has increased by Rs. 230 […]

Other

2 w. ago Balochistan unveils Rs1.28 Trillion Budget for Fiscal Year 25

QUETTA – Finance Minister of Balochistan Mir Shoaib Nosherwani is presenting the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with

Other

3 w. ago Punjab announces 10% salary hike, 5% pension increase in ‘people

LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced a 10% increase in salaries and a 5% rise in pensions for government employees under the 2025–26 provincial budget, which officials describe as “people-friendly” and focused on development. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman shared the details during his budget speech at the Punjab Assembly on Monday. […]

Other

3 w. ago Punjab unveils Rs5.3 trillion budget with 10% pay raise and no new taxes

Punjab’s Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman presented the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with a total volume of Rs5,335 billion. The budget session took place in the Punjab Assembly on Monday, while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her cabinet joined virtually from Iran due to official commitments. Meanwhile, opposition members gathered before the speaker’s […]

Other

3 w. ago Sindh, KP up in arms for ‘being ignored’ in federal projects

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah criticised the federal government for failing to meet its financial commitments to the province, while promising enhanced development and relief measures in the 2025-26 budget. Speaking at a post-budget press conference on Saturday, Shah said the provincial budget totalled Rs3.45 trillion, with a record Rs1.018 trillion allocated for development […]

Other

3 w. ago KP’s Finance Advisor terms provincial budget ‘realistic, development

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Advisor, Muzzammil Aslam, announced that the provincial government has prepared a realistic budget for 2025-26, focusing on financial discipline and development needs without taking new loans. Addressing a post-budget press conference, he said that KP did not receive its full share of funds under the National Finance Commission (NFC) and Annual […]

Other

3 w. ago Karachi set for major overhaul with new roads, electric buses, and AI surveillance

KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has laid out an ambitious urban transformation plan for Karachi in the provincial budget 2025-26. The city will undergo wide-ranging upgrades, including road rehabilitation, improved drainage systems, and better water supply networks. The plan focuses on both aging infrastructure and neglected neighborhoods across South, Central, East, and Korangi districts. […]

Other

3 w. ago ‘won’t act under political pressure,’ Kundi refuses to summon KP budget session

KP provincial assembly’s budget session was scheduled for Friday PESHAWAR: “What is being described as an assertion of constitutional authority,” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi declined to immediately summon the provincial assembly’s budget session scheduled for Friday, asserting he would not act under “political pressure.” Defending his stance, the governor emphasized that while he […]

Other

3 w. ago KP unveils Rs2.1 trillion budget with pay hikes, reforms and development focus

  PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a Rs2.119 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget proposes a 10% increase in salaries for government employees and a 7% hike in pensions. The provincial minimum wage has also been raised from Rs36,000 to Rs40,000. Provincial Finance Minister Aftab Alam presented the budget, highlighting […]

Other