Pakistan's KP Assembly Passes Rs2.17 Trillion Budget for FY27, CM Vows Peace and Development

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has approved a substantial Rs2.17 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, a move that saw the bulldozing of cut motions and the approval of grants across all departments. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi declared that the coming fiscal year is envisioned as an era of peace, prosperity, and development for the province.

Presented on June 20, the budget reflects a strategic focus on internal stability and growth. Chief Minister Afridi emphasized that peace is a prerequisite for development, announcing a significant enhancement of the police budget to Rs40 billion. This increased funding is earmarked for equipping the police force, developing infrastructure, boosting capacity, and addressing all existing shortcomings.

Afridi also indicated a firm stance on fiscal autonomy, stating that the provincial government would not provide grants to the federal government. Any decisions regarding additional funds for the center would be made in consultation with PTI founder Imran Khan, underscoring a provincial priority on self-reliance and strategic financial management.

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We cannot develop unless there is peace, and this is why we have enhanced the budget for police to Rs40 billion in order to equip them, develop infrastructure, enhance capacity and remove all shortcomings.