Pakistan Finance Minister to present FY2026-27 budget on June 12

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is scheduled to present the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Assembly on Friday, June 12. An adviser to the minister confirmed the date, providing a key detail in the nation's economic planning calendar.

Prior to the budget presentation, the Pakistan Economic Survey for the outgoing fiscal year 2025-26 will be launched by Aurangzeb on Thursday, June 13, after 2:20 PM. This survey typically provides a comprehensive overview of the country's economic performance over the past year.

Both the National Assembly and the Senate have been summoned by President Asif Ali Zardari for budget sessions. The National Economic Council (NEC), the highest economic decision-making body for the federation, convened earlier on Wednesday. During this meeting, federal and provincial development plans were finalized in preparation for the upcoming budget.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who chaired the NEC meeting, emphasized the seriousness with which the federal government consulted with the provinces on all matters. He stated that decisions were made in the best interest of Pakistan.

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We made decisions in the best interest of Pakistan.