Pakistan proposes Rs3 trillion defence budget for 2026-27
Key takeaways
- According to budget documents presented in the National Assembly, the proposed Pakistan defence budget is aimed at meeting the country’s growing security requirements amid the prevailing regional situation.
- The government had initially allocated Rs2.55 trillion for defence during FY2025-26, which was later revised upward to Rs2.595 trillion.
- The overall allocation shows an increase of around Rs405 billion compared to revised estimates for the current fiscal year.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed allocating Rs3 trillion for the Pakistan defence budget in Budget 2026-27, reflecting an increase of nearly 18 percent compared to the revised allocation of Rs2.595 trillion for the outgoing fiscal year, ARY News reported.
According to budget documents presented in the National Assembly, the proposed Pakistan defence budget is aimed at meeting the country’s growing security requirements amid the prevailing regional situation. The allocation accounts for nearly 15 percent of the total federal budget.
The government had initially allocated Rs2.55 trillion for defence during FY2025-26, which was later revised upward to Rs2.595 trillion. The proposed allocation for the next fiscal year is approximately Rs405 billion higher than the revised figure.