PM Shehbaz says “welfare and prosperity of Pakistan's great nation has been given utmost priority” in the budget.

Extra FBR revenue to stay with Centre; "strategic needs" may require Rs1.3-1.7tr.

Adviser to minister says Pakistan Economic Survey FY 2025-26 to be launched tomorrow.

The big boss may be IMF, but Pakistan remains a sovereign nation, not a subject of the Fund.

The FY2026-27 budget will be approved at the meeting presided over by Prime Minister Tarique

Average inflation expected to be recorded at 8.2pc; finance minister says most of the budget expenditure to be allocated for markup payment.

PM Shehbaz says “welfare and prosperity of Pakistan's great nation has been given utmost priority” in the budget.

PPP says some members will attend the session and party will be part of the budget session in "national interest".

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is expected to present the financial plan at 3pm.

Bilawal in attendance after PPP initially announced he would skip the session.

Average inflation expected to be 8.2pc; finance minister says large chunk of budgeted expenditures to be allocated for markup payments.

Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani sets June 15 deadline for proposals.

PPP slams "unreasonable attitude" of ally PML-N; PTI protests for Imran, against taxes; MQM-P delegation meets Shehbaz.