Shafaqna Pakistan: The federal government has revised the timetable for the 2026–27 budget, with its presentation now expected on June 10 instead of the previously scheduled June 5, according to official sources.
Sources said the delay is linked to ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund regarding the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) and other key budgetary matters.
The federal budget for the next fiscal year had originally been slated for presentation on June 5.
Officials further revealed that the meeting of the National Economic Council, which was due to take place under the chairmanship of Shehbaz Sharif, has also been postponed. The council was expected to approve both federal and provincial development programmes.
Earlier, the government proposed a development budget of more than Rs1.1 trillion for the 2026–27 financial year, according to official budget documents detailing sector-wise allocations.
As per the documents, Rs754.9 billion has been earmarked for development spending by federal ministries.
Among major allocations, the Ministry of Water Resources is proposed to receive Rs179 billion, while Rs72 billion has been allocated under the Cabinet Division for development schemes linked to members of parliament.
The Ministry of Defence has been allocated Rs11 billion for development projects, whereas Rs1.1 billion has been set aside for the Ministry of Defence Production.
The Board of Investment is expected to receive Rs805 million, while the Ministry of Climate Change has been allocated Rs2.78 billion under the proposed plan.
For other sectors, Rs16 billion has been proposed for the Ministry of Interior and Rs20 billion for the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
Education-related allocations include Rs36 billion for the Federal Education Ministry and Rs4 billion for the Ministry of Information. The Higher Education Commission is expected to receive Rs41.19 billion for development projects.
A further Rs1 billion has been proposed for the Finance Division, while Rs27.83 billion is allocated for railway infrastructure projects.
The documents also show Rs355 billion proposed for state-owned corporations, including Rs264 billion for the National Highway Authority (NHA) and Rs91 billion for power sector development under the Power Division.
In addition, Rs251.68 billion has been earmarked for provinces and special areas.
