The US State Department has urged Pakistan to bring military and intelligence budgets under civilian oversight. Greater disclosure of government debt obligations, including state-owned enterprises, is also requested. Pakistan's executive budget proposal publication faced delays, limiting public examination time. The report follows Pakistan's proposed Rs3 trillion defence allocation for fiscal year 2026-27. The US acknowledged strengths in Pakistan's audit framework and independent supreme audit institution.

The United States has urged Pakistan to improve fiscal transparency measures. Pakistan must subject military and intelligence budgets to public oversight. Information on…

The US state department has flagged a lack of adequate parliamentary and civilian oversight of Pakistan's military and intelligence spending, while also raising concerns over…