Provinces won't be asked for more sacrifice beyond defence contribution: Bilawal
Key takeaways
- "We have agreed with the government to contribute our share for country's defence," he said while addressing the National Assembly budget session.
- This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Provinces won't be asked for more sacrifice beyond defence contribution: Bilawal During NA budget session, PPP chief says provinces' NFC award share remained protected By Web Desk | Published June 18, 2026
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Thursday that the federal government and provinces had mutually agreed to share the burden of "unusual national necessities", adding that beyond the three-year financial arrangement, the Centre would not request any further help from the provinces.
"We have agreed with the government to contribute our share for country's defence," he said while addressing the National Assembly budget session.