Punjab finance minister presents ‘people-friendly’ budget in assembly (opens original article in a new tab)

Punjab Finance Minister presented a Rs5.34 trillion 'people-friendly' budget for 2026-27, approved by the cabinet and described as focused on public welfare without new taxes.

• Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtabaur Rehman presented the Rs5.34 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after cabinet approval
• Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif described the budget as 'people-friendly' and focused on public welfare without new taxes
• CM Maryam directed Punjab Revenue Authority to enhance revenue generation and strengthen financial capacity