3 h. ago Only 54% of federal development budget spent in first 11 months of FY25

The Ministry of Planning revealed that only 54% of Pakistan’s federal development budget was spent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024–25. This figure raises serious concerns about the government’s ability to execute planned projects on time. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the government spent Rs596.61 billion on development projects. […]

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7 h. ago Zardari and Shehbaz discuss economy and political climate in key meeting

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met to discuss Pakistan’s current political and economic situation. During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif briefed the president on his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates and shared key developments. They also exchanged views on the upcoming federal budget. President Zardari stressed the importance of strengthening […]

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3 d. ago Sindh CM unveils Rs3,450 billion budget with record development plans

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has presented a record Rs3,450 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. He announced that the province plans to complete 1,460 development schemes this year, a significant jump from 603 last year. The chief minister emphasized that if the federal government releases full funds, the development budget may increase […]

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4 d. ago Ahsan highlights development priorities, says Balochistan put on accelerated path

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while highlighting development priorities of the government, said here on Thursday that Balochistan has been put on accelerated development path for which Rs230 billion have been earmarked in the federal budget 2025-26. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said, development of Balochistan was […]

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6 d. ago Govt allocates Rs1.1 billion to boost sports infrastructure in federal budget

The federal government has allocated Rs1.1 billion for sports development under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the fiscal year 2025-26. The move aims to improve sports facilities across the country and promote youth participation in physical activities. According to the budget documents, two new schemes are included in this year’s PSDP. One major […]

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7 d. ago Federal government takes 16 development projects from Sindh, assigns them to housing ministry

The federal government has transferred 16 key development projects in Sindh to the Ministry of Housing instead of the provincial government. Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, called this move an attack on provincial autonomy. These projects are part of the budget for 2025-2026, aimed at improving infrastructure in major cities across Sindh. The […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan proposes Rs4,083 billion national development budget for next fiscal year

Pakistan is planning to set a total national development budget of Rs4,083 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, according to official documents reviewed by Dawn News. This includes both federal and provincial allocations aimed at boosting infrastructure, energy, and social sector development. The proposed federal development budget stands at Rs1,000 billion. In addition, Rs288 billion […]

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2 w. ago Govt to focus on key projects as budget shrinks to Rs880bn: Ahsan Iqbal

The federal government has decided to focus only on high-priority development projects in the upcoming fiscal year due to limited funds. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that the total Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) now stands at Rs880 billion, excluding Rs120bn for the N-25 expressway upgrade in Balochistan. The rest of the development […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz stresses return of ‘misled’ Balochs into national mainstream

Acknowledges local grievances at Balochistan Grand Jirga, calling for unity to fight extremism Terrorists know nothing except brutality, and such violence can’t be tolerated: Premier Let us sit together as brothers as a strong and prosperous family is built on unity and conversation PM announces Balochistan will receive Rs250b in development funds from federal budget […]

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2 w. ago Rs1 trillion+ development budget aims to transform roads, water, and energy sectors

The federal government plans to spend more than Rs1 trillion on development projects in the fiscal year 2025-26. This large budget will fund important areas such as roads, water supply, power generation, and higher education. Officials say this shows the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and social services across the country. The Annual Plan Coordination […]

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3 w. ago Sindh holds first committee meeting for adaptive social protection initiative

The Social Protection Department, Government of Sindh, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), convened the inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting of the Adaptive Social Protection (ASP) initiative at the Planning & Development Board in Karachi. The Social Protection Department reaffirmed its commitment […]

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3 w. ago Planning Minister hints at raising defence budget due to regional security situation

It is a national duty to provide armed forces whatever they need in this budget to bolster the country’s defense: Ahsan Iqbal LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday hinted at raising the defense budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 following the recent escalation with India and New […]

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3 w. ago No IMF pressure on budget, defense budget to increase, public will get relief: Ahsan Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal stated that the government faces no pressure from the IMF regarding the upcoming budget. He confirmed that due to the current security situation in the region, the defense budget will see a significant increase. At the same time, the government remains committed to providing financial […]

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4 w. ago Shehbaz Sharif forms panel to oversee National Fiscal Pact implementation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a high-level political committee to monitor the execution of the National Fiscal Pact, aiming to foster consensus on debt sharing between the federation and provinces and coordinate development of critical water infrastructure amid rising tensions with India. The eight-member committee will be co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq […]

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