Deputy Prime Minister and senior PPP leaders have agreed to recommend the announcement of the 2026-27 budget on June 10.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, convened a meeting with senior leaders from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday. The gathering was part of routine pre-budget consultations ahead of the Federal Budget.
During the meeting, it was unanimously agreed that the government should recommend the announcement of the 2026-27 budget to Parliament on June 10. This decision follows a series of discussions aimed at ensuring comprehensive input and alignment among key stakeholders before finalizing the budgetary plans for the upcoming fiscal year.
The consensus reached during this meeting reflects a collaborative effort between the government and opposition parties, highlighting the importance of transparency and inclusivity in the budget-making process. The agreed-upon date provides sufficient time for detailed planning and preparation by relevant ministries and departments to ensure that the budget is well-received and effective upon its announcement.
This unified stance among leaders from both sides of the aisle underscores a commitment to working together towards economic stability and growth, setting the stage for a smoother legislative process when the budget is presented in Parliament.
