Budget Delayed by a Week

Budget delayed by a week

The government has delayed the presentation of the new budget by over a week due to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's foreign tour to thank friendly nations for supporting Pakistan in the war against India and due to some hiccups in the finalisation of certain heads of expenditures. Sources also said that the government was considering further increasing the existing Rs78 per litre petroleum levy rate to finance an enlarged Public Sector Developme…

Budget Talks With IMF Delay Pakistan’s Federal Budget to June 10

Pakistan’s federal budget announcement has been pushed to June 10 due to ongoing IMF budget negotiations that remain unresolved. Initially slated for June 2, the delay reflects the government’s struggle to align its fiscal goals with IMF requirements under the ongoing loan programme. Economic Survey Set for June 9 As per the finance ministry, the Economic Survey FY2025 will be released on June 9, just a day before the budget. This report outline…

Govt to present federal budget on June 10 as IMF talks extend - Islamabad Post

ISLAMABAD, MAY 23: The federal government will now present the Budget 2025-26 on June 10, a delay from the earlier announced date of June 2, as it struggles to finalise fiscal targets with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to officials. The News reported on May 9 that the federal government is set to present the budget for the next fiscal on June 2, with Rs921 billion allocated for development projects, far short of the Rs1,600 bi…