BUDGET 2026-27: Budget approval in final stages as grants finalised

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday wrapped up the approval process for the budgetary allocations of federal ministries and allied departments, approving 135 demands for grants for the next fiscal year 2026-27.

This approval procedure was spread over two days, during which the opposition moved 587 cut motions, including 380 on Monday. All of them were rejected with a majority vote. The house is now expected to take up the finance bill and related fiscal measures before the budget is passed.