Federal Budget 2026-27 Analysis and Updates

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The federal budget for 2026–27 features a massive public relief package, including a hike in government salaries and pensions despite opposition protests. A total of Rs13.35 trillion has been allocated for distribution among provincial governments. The fiscal plan includes a huge relief package for the power sector and maintains a concessional regime for electric motorcycles, rickshaws, cars, and buses. Regarding taxation, authorities are evaluating salary tax cuts, while concerns persist over the government missing previous tax targets, an issue attributed to specific economic factors by Rana Ahsan Afzal. The budget has drawn mixed reactions, with the business community in Karachi expressing their views and KP authorities refusing a deal. Bilawal Bhutto discussed the fiscal measures in an exclusive interview with Kiran Naz, as the public questions when a truly people-friendly budget will be presented amid ongoing inflation. Reports highlight difficulties faced by the government during the budget-making process, alongside debates over the lack of benefits for exporters.

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