BUDGET 2026-27: Punjab to unveil ‘Rs5.3tr’ tax-free budget today (opens original article in a new tab)

Punjab will present its tax-free budget for 2026-27 with a total outlay of over Rs5.3tr, including funds for development, salaries, and pensions, while Balochistan's budget session is scheduled for the following day with security measures in place.

• Punjab's tax-free budget for 2026-27 with a total outlay of over Rs5.3tr will be presented on Tuesday
• The budget includes Rs700bn for development projects, Rs650bn for salaries, and Rs505bn for pensions
• Balochistan's budget session is scheduled for Wednesday with strict security measures in place
• The budget proposes new projects including a cancer hospital and universities, along with social welfare programs