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Punjab budget 2026-27 approved by cabinet - ARY News Business Must Read Punjab cabinet approves budget 2026-27 By Ulfat Mughal - Jun 16, 2026 Add ARY News on Google A A Resize LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet has approved the provincial budget 2026-27 during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Tuesday, ARY News reported. Addressing the cabinet session in Lahore, the chief minister said that the government had previously presented a “pro-people” budget and was once again striving to deliver a financial plan that prioritises public welfare. “We had earlier given a people-friendly budget, and this time too we are making every effort to present the best possible budget for the public,” she said. Maryam Nawaz appreciated the performance of provincial ministers, saying they were working with dedication and hard work, and urged them to continue serving the public with the same commitment. She also highlighted ongoing provincial initiatives, including the ‘Suthra Punjab’ programme and the ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ housing scheme, stating that both projects were being implemented effectively. Read more: Punjab govt recommends increase in salaries, pensions in Budge…

KP CM presents provincial budget for FY2026-27 <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed ' data-original-src='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCWwrN-2TzU'> <div class='media__item media__item--youtube '><iframe src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/FCWwrN-2TzU?enablejsapi=1&controls=1&modestbranding=1&rel=0' loading='lazy' allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='100%' height='100%'></iframe></div> </figure> <p>Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is presenting the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the KP Assembly.</p> <p>At the outset of his budget speech, he said all parliamentarians of the PTI from the provincial assembly had “unanimously decided” to present the budget.</p> <p>Earlier, the presentation of the budget remained doubtful as the provincial government reportedly linked it to a meeting with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan.</p> <p>He earlier presided over a meeting of the provincial cabinet, which approved the budget.</p> <hr /> <p><em>More to follow</em></p>

Punjab cabinet clears 2026-27 budget, CM vows public relief focus Get Alerts The Punjab cabinet on Tuesday approved the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore. Addressing the cabinet session, the chief minister said the government had previously presented a “pro-people” budget and was once again working to formulate a financial plan focused on public welfare and relief. “We had earlier given a people-friendly budget, and this time too we are making every effort to present the best possible budget for the public,” she said. Maryam Nawaz praised the performance of provincial ministers, noting that they were working with dedication and urged them to continue their efforts in serving the public. She also highlighted ongoing provincial initiatives, including the ‘Suthra Punjab’ programme and the ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ housing scheme, stating that both projects were being implemented effectively across the province. The chief minister said the government’s priority was to reduce the financial burden on citizens, in line with the broader policy direction of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. Earlier, s…

Punjab cabinet approves FY2026-27 budget - Pakistan Today June 16, 2026 Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the province’s FY2026-27 budget after the cabinet formally cleared the document. She said the budget introduces no new taxes and focuses on relief, welfare and development. News Desk June 16, 2026 LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday approved the provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after the 35th meeting of the provincial cabinet formally cleared the budget document. Addressing the cabinet meeting, the chief minister said the government had tried to provide the maximum possible relief to the public and reduce the financial burden on citizens despite economic difficulties and prevailing global conditions. She said the province had to allocate a substantial share to the federation, but added that the government remained committed to protecting public interests. Maryam Nawaz said the FY2026-27 budget had been prepared without imposing any new taxes and was centred on public welfare, development and prosperity. She described it as a budget of hope intended to bring relief to citizens through the province’s own resources. Th…

Sindh cabinet approves provincial budget ahead of presentation in assembly <p>The Sindh cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposed provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27, state broadcaster <em>PTV</em> reported.</p> <p>It was approved in a session chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, who said that every class had been catered to in the proposed budget and steps were being taken to eradicate poverty from the province, <em>PTV</em> said.</p> <p>The report added that the Sindh government also decided on the minimum wage for workers in the budget.</p> <p>CM Murad, who also holds the portfolio of the finance department, is set to present the province’s budget during the Sindh Assembly session later today.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/PTVNewsOfficial/status/2067160581765791843'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/PTVNewsOfficial/status/2067160581765791843"></a> </blockquote> </span></div> </figure> <hr /> <p><em>More to follow.</em></p>

Punjab Cabinet approves Rs5.85 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 By Our Corresponden LAHORE –The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, on Tuesday approved the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, with a total outlay of Rs5.85 trillion. During the meeting, Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman briefed cabinet members on the budget’s key features and proposed allocations for the upcoming financial year. Under the approved proposals, Rs752 billion has been allocated for the provincial development programme to fund infrastructure schemes, public services and other development projects across Punjab. The budget also proposes a seven percent increase in salaries and pensions for provincial government employees and retired workers. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, the Chairman of the Planning and Development Board, the Finance Secretary and other senior officials, who reviewed and endorsed the budget proposals before their presentation in the Punjab Assembly. The provincial budget is expected to outline the government’s priorities for the next fiscal year, focusing on development projects, public welfare initiatives and ad…

Punjab cabinet approves 'people-friendly' provincial budget for FY2026-27 <p>Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday approved a “people friendly” provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 after the 35th meeting of the provincial cabinet accorded its formal approval to the budget document.</p> <p>Addressing the cabinet meeting, the chief minster said the government had made every possible effort to provide maximum relief to citizens and minimise the financial burden on them despite economic challenges and prevailing global conditions.</p> <p>She added that although the province had to allocate a substantial amount as its share to the federation, the government remained committed to safeguarding public interests.</p> <p>CM Maryam said the FY 2026-27 budget had been prepared without imposing any new taxes and was focused on public welfare, development and prosperity.</p> <p>She described it as a budget of hope aimed at delivering relief to citizens through the provinces own resources.</p> <p>The CM directed the Punjab Revenue Authority to take effective measures to enhance revenue generation and strengthen the provinces financial capacity.</p> <p>Expressing confidenc…

Punjab cabinet clears budget with 7% pay and pension hike, no new taxes A meeting of the Punjab cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday approved the provincial budget for the financial year 2026-27. The cabinet approved a 7% increase in salaries and pensions in line with the federal government announcement, while also deciding that no new taxes will be imposed in the upcoming budget. According to officials, the budget reflects a “people-friendly” approach with a focus on relief measures for government employees and the general public. Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the government remained committed to public service and would continue to follow relief-oriented policies. She added that flagship initiatives such as “Suthra Punjab” and “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” had achieved record success. She said the government had presented a people-friendly budget last year as well and would continue the same approach this time. Maryam Nawaz expressed gratitude for presenting her third budget, saying she was thankful to God. She noted that Punjab had contributed the largest share to the federal government in defence and other sectors. Despite redu…

Punjab Cabinet Approves Rs 5.335 Trillion Budget For FY 2026-27 Published June 16, 2026 | 02:30 PM LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Jun, 2026) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday approved the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 after the 35th meeting of the provincial cabinet accorded its formal approval to the budget document. Addressing the cabinet meeting, the CM expressed gratitude to Allah Almighty for presenting her third provincial budget and lauded the efforts of Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Provincial Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, Information Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari, Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Finance Secretary Mujahid Sherdil and the entire team involved in preparing the budget. The CM said the government had made every possible effort to provide maximum relief to the people and minimize the financial burden on them despite economic challenges and prevailing global conditions. She added that although the province had to allocate a substantial amount as its share to the federation, the government remained committed to safeguarding public interests. CM Maryam Nawaz said the budget for FY 20…

Punjab to unveil new budget today, pledges 'people-friendly' spending ... https://arab.news/wwsts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Punjab province, the country’s most populous and economically crucial region, will present its budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year today, Monday, with officials promising a “people-friendly” plan, Radio Pakistan reported. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman is scheduled to table the budget in the provincial assembly in Lahore after the cabinet’s formal approval. Punjab’s budget is seen as politically significant for the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which faces tough economic and governance challenges nationwide. “This budget reflects Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision to prioritize people’s welfare and accelerate development projects across the province,” Rehman was quoted as saying by state-run Radio Pakistan. Punjab, home to over half of Pakistan’s 240 million people, plays a dominant role in the national economy, contributing roughly 60 percent of the GDP. It also receives the largest share of federal funds under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. Last year, Punjab’s budget for…