Budget 2026-27 sets Pakistan on path to sustainable growth: Aurangzeb
Key takeaways
- Reflecting on the country’s economic progress, the finance minister said the government had moved beyond the recovery phase discussed last year and was now focused on achieving long-term economic growth.
- “When we sat here last year, we spoke about economic recovery.
- Aurangzeb said the budget translates that vision into concrete policy actions by making export-led growth a central pillar of the government’s economic strategy.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said the federal budget for 2026-27 reinforces Pakistan’s transition from economic recovery to sustainable growth, with a strong emphasis on export-led expansion and creating a business-friendly environment.
Addressing a post-budget press conference alongside Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, senior finance officials and the chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Aurangzeb outlined key policy measures aimed at boosting competitiveness, increasing exports and accelerating economic activity.
Reflecting on the country’s economic progress, the finance minister said the government had moved beyond the recovery phase discussed last year and was now focused on achieving long-term economic growth.