Balochistan rolls out Rs1.09tr surplus budget (opens original article in a new tab)

Balochistan announces a Rs1.09tr budget for 2026-27 with a Rs45.57bn surplus, featuring reduced development spending and continued reliance on federal transfers, while prioritizing education, health, and infrastructure projects.

• Balochistan's 2026-27 budget totals Rs1.09tr with a Rs45.57bn surplus
• Development spending reduced to Rs291.55bn from Rs352.6bn in the current year
• Federal transfers remain primary revenue source at Rs800.13bn, with education and health allocations at Rs157.29bn and Rs74bn respectively