Budget keeps lender’s targets intact on revenue, deficit, primary surplus.

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

With inflation still biting, revenues lagging and borrowing pressures rising, the new fiscal plan is expected to test how far policy can stretch before economic constraints push…

Overall development outlay slashed by 25pc to Rs3.218tr; no new projects except for interior, defence ministries; federal PSDP reduced to Rs1tr.

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

Higher foreign borrowing and ambitious revenue targets will be central to financing the government's plans

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

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

The government has revised the income tax brackets and slabs for fiscal year 2026-27. Find out how it affects your take-home pay

The income tax relief will headline the budget for high earners, but there’s more in it for the general public as well.

The budget offers relief today, but its revenue targets rest on a level of tax collection the government has yet to prove it can achieve.

The FY27 budget is the first clear signal that the government is ready to transition from stabilisation to growth.

Budget keeps lender’s targets intact on revenue, deficit, primary surplus.

Increase comes amid tensions with India, Afghan border concerns.