BUDGET 2026-27: Defence gets Rs3tr amid security concerns (opens original article in a new tab)

Pakistan's federal government proposed a Rs3tr defence budget for 2026-27, a 17.65% increase from the previous year, driven by security concerns with India and Afghanistan.

• Defence budget increased by 17.65% to Rs3tr for 2026-27
• Military spending accounts for 2.08% of GDP and 16% of federal outlay
• Salaries and allowances make up 32.25% of defence budget