Balochistan presents Rs1tr budget with key focus on education and security

The Balochistan government is set to unveil its budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 today (June 17), with the total outlay expected to surpass Rs1,000 billion. According to official sources, Provincial Finance Minister Shoaib Nosherwani will present the proposed budget in the Balochistan Assembly today.

Similar to the current fiscal year, the upcoming budget is anticipated to be a surplus budget, reflecting the province's continued focus on fiscal discipline and responsible financial management.

Sources indicate that Balochistan is projected to receive Rs743 billion from the federal government under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award.

This amount comprises two components: divisible pool taxes and direct transfers from natural resource revenues, primarily from gas.

This figure marks an increase of Rs70 billion in federal transfers compared to the previous year.

Additionally, Balochistan's revenue, generated through provincial taxes and non-tax sources, is expected to exceed Rs150 billion, further strengthening its fiscal position.

On the expenditure side, non-development spending is likely to surpass Rs700 billion, while more than Rs240 billion is expected to be allocated for development projects funded through provincial resources.

Key sectors prioritised in the upcoming budget include education, law and order, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Education is set to receive over Rs160 billion, while Law and Order will likely be allocated more than Rs100 billion, and the health sector is expected to receive around Rs80 billion in the budget.

These allocations underline the provincial government's focus on human development and public welfare while maintaining financial stability.

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