Punjab: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman will present the provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the assembly for approval on June 16.
The provincial minister will brief assembly members on key budget proposals and overall fiscal outlines, officials said.
Before its presentation, the budget will be approved by the provincial cabinet.
This will be the third budget of the Punjab government under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Officials said the upcoming budget reflects the government’s “pro-people vision” and will focus on expanding provincial revenue, broadening the tax base, and promoting business and industrial growth.
Employment generation, education, healthcare, and social protection have been identified as key priorities, with existing welfare programmes expected to continue in the new fiscal year.
The finance minister said budget resources will be directly linked to public welfare initiatives, aiming to ensure broader economic and social development across the province.