KP Assembly passes Rs121.47bn supplementary budget with focus on law, relief and development
Key takeaways
- According to the approved budget, Rs50.49 billion has been allocated for current expenditures, while Rs71.73 billion has been earmarked for the province’s development programme.
- The assembly also approved Rs49.89 billion under revised current expenditures, in addition to the Rs71.73 billion for development schemes.
- The supplementary budget is aimed at meeting additional financial requirements during the current fiscal year while ensuring the continuation of development schemes and essential public services across the province.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly on Sunday approved a supplementary budget exceeding Rs121.47 billion, clearing additional allocations for both current expenditures and development projects across multiple government departments.
According to the approved budget, Rs50.49 billion has been allocated for current expenditures, while Rs71.73 billion has been earmarked for the province’s development programme.
Officials said the supplementary grants are aimed at meeting urgent spending requirements, accelerating development work, and supporting security and public welfare initiatives across the province, including in the merged districts.