Defence Budget to Rise, Relief Promised in Upcoming Fiscal Plan: Ahsan Iqbal

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has confirmed an increase in Pakistan’s defence budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Speaking to a delegation of engineers, he assured the public that the government also aims to provide relief in the new budget. Iqbal dismissed claims of pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He clarified the budget delay …

Pakistan Delays Budget as IMF Talks Continue

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that talks on Pakistan’s FY2026 budget are still in progress. The announcement came after the IMF’s staff-level visit to Islamabad concluded on May 23. Pakistan’s federal government has postponed the FY2025-26 budget presentation. Initially scheduled for June 2, the new date is now set for June 10. This …

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